Frederick, MD vs Phoenixville, PA

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

Phoenixville

67.8

#1383 nationally

Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 11.1). Phoenixville leads in average commute (27 min vs 29.8 min). Phoenixville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Phoenixville, PA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 67.8 (#1383)
Population 85,793 19,871
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $531,576
Median Household Income $89,981 $91,593
Average Commute 29.8 min 27 min
Walk Score 47 N/A
Crime Level 11.1 2.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+14.5

Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Frederick has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.

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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Phoenixville, PA
D+
67.8 Score

Phoenixville, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Median Home

$531,576

Population

19,871

Crime

Low

Median Income

$91,593

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