Frederick, MD vs Northglenn, CO

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

Northglenn

66.7

#1511 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $77,797). Northglenn leads in average commute (27.3 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 11.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Northglenn, CO
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 66.7 (#1511)
Population 85,793 38,164
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $458,944
Median Household Income $89,981 $77,797
Average Commute 29.8 min 27.3 min
Walk Score 47 47
Crime Level 11.1 11.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+9.0
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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D
66.7 Score

Northglenn, CO

Small Colorado city with local appeal

Median Home

$458,944

Population

38,164

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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