Frederick, MD vs Novi, MI

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

Novi

72.7

#848 nationally

Novi leads in crime level (2.7 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 19). Novi leads in median household income ($110,588 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Novi, MI
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 72.7 (#848)
Population 85,793 66,314
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $475,952
Median Household Income $89,981 $110,588
Average Commute 29.8 min 25.5 min
Walk Score 47 19
Crime Level 11.1 2.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 117
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+10.6
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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Novi, MI
C-
72.7 Score

Novi, MI

Michigan community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$475,952

Population

66,314

Crime

Low

Walk Score

19

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