Frederick, MD vs Oak Park, 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

Oak Park

76.3

#365 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $61,991). Oak Park leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 29.8 min). Oak Park leads in cost of living index (94 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Oak Park, MI
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.3 (#365)
Population 85,793 29,023
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $237,113
Median Household Income $89,981 $61,991
Average Commute 29.8 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 47 45
Crime Level 11.1 10.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 94
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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Oak Park, MI
C
76.3 Score

Oak Park, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$237,113

Population

29,023

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

45

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