Frederick, MD vs Oak Ridge, TN
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
Oak Ridge
70.4
#1105 nationally
Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 18). Oak Ridge leads in crime level (8.0 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $67,152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Oak Ridge, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 70.4 (#1105) |
| Population | 85,793 | 33,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $329,586 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $67,152 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 8.0 |
| 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 | R+35.7 |
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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C-
70.4 Score
Oak Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,586
Population
33,397
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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