Frederick, MD vs Marion, IN

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

Marion

85.1

#2 nationally

Marion leads in crime level (2.9 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $42,366). Marion leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Marion, IN
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 85.1 (#2)
Population 85,793 28,105
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $140,425
Median Household Income $89,981 $42,366
Average Commute 29.8 min 17.1 min
Walk Score 47 40
Crime Level 11.1 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 82
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+41.8
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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Marion, IN
B
85.1 Score

Marion, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$140,425

Population

28,105

Crime

Low

Walk Score

40

Midwest View Marion, IN →

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