Frederick, MD vs Lakeway, TX

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

vs

Lakeway

68.2

#1332 nationally

Lakeway leads in crime level (2.1 vs 11.1). Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $89,981). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 146).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Lakeway, TX
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 68.2 (#1332)
Population 85,793 19,189
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $747,050
Median Household Income $89,981 $154,118
Average Commute 29.8 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 47 N/A
Crime Level 11.1 2.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 146
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+39.3

Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Frederick has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.

Frederick, MD
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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D+
68.2 Score

Lakeway, TX

Small Texas city with local appeal

Median Home

$747,050

Population

19,189

Crime

Low

Median Income

$154,118

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