Frederick, MD vs Park Ridge, IL

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

Park Ridge

74.2

#621 nationally

Park Ridge leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.1). Park Ridge leads in median household income ($137,964 vs $89,981). Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Park Ridge, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 74.2 (#621)
Population 85,793 37,897
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $595,303
Median Household Income $89,981 $137,964
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 47 54
Crime Level 11.1 2.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 136
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+42.0
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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Park Ridge, IL
C
74.2 Score

Park Ridge, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$595,303

Population

37,897

Crime

Low

Walk Score

54

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