Frederick, MD vs Paterson, NJ
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
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 26.8). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 85,793 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+2.9 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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