Frederick, MD vs Lynchburg, VA

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

Lynchburg

74.8

#548 nationally

Lynchburg leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 29). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $56,243).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Lynchburg, VA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 74.8 (#548)
Population 85,793 79,535
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $267,078
Median Household Income $89,981 $56,243
Average Commute 29.8 min 16.9 min
Walk Score 47 29
Crime Level 11.1 9.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+7.9
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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Lynchburg, VA
C
74.8 Score

Lynchburg, VA

Virginia community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$267,078

Population

79,535

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

29

Northeast View Lynchburg, VA →

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