Frederick, MD vs Kiryas Joel, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Kiryas Joel
63.1
#436 nationally
Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $40,218). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 25). Kiryas Joel leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Kiryas Joel, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63.1 (#436) |
| Population | 85,793 | 41,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $40,218 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+8.4 |
D+
67 Score
Frederick, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$465,790
Population
85,793
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
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Kiryas Joel, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
41,857
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Median Income
$40,218
Northeast
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