Frederick, MD vs New Bern, NC
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
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 27). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 85,793 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+20.5 |
D+
67 Score
Frederick, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$465,790
Population
85,793
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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C
73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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