Frederick, MD vs McHenry, IL

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

McHenry

74.8

#550 nationally

McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 27). McHenry leads in cost of living index (105 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD McHenry, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 74.8 (#550)
Population 85,793 28,251
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $318,613
Median Household Income $89,981 $83,651
Average Commute 29.8 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 47 27
Crime Level 11.1 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 105
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+5.3
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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McHenry, IL
C
74.8 Score

McHenry, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$318,613

Population

28,251

Crime

Low

Walk Score

27

Midwest View McHenry, IL →

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