Frederick, MD vs Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 47). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 14.9). Frederick leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 36.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 85,793 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+26.3 |
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
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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