Frederick, MD vs New Castle, PA
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 Castle
83.1
#17 nationally
New Castle leads in crime level (2.3 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $39,948). New Castle leads in cost of living index (79 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | New Castle, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 83.1 (#17) |
| Population | 85,793 | 21,413 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $153,221 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $39,948 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 79 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+33.8 |
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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B
83.1 Score
New Castle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,221
Population
21,413
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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