Frederick, MD vs Northampton, MA

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

Northampton

67.3

#1440 nationally

Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $80,981). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 12.2).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Northampton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 67.3 (#1440)
Population 85,793 29,370
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $503,242
Median Household Income $89,981 $80,981
Average Commute 29.8 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 47 44
Crime Level 11.1 12.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 129
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+41.9
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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Northampton, MA
D+
67.3 Score

Northampton, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$503,242

Population

29,370

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

44

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