Frederick, MD vs Port Arthur, TX

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

Port Arthur

77.7

#224 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $45,357). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 19.7). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 33).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Port Arthur, TX
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 77.7 (#224)
Population 85,793 55,547
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $125,021
Median Household Income $89,981 $45,357
Average Commute 29.8 min 23 min
Walk Score 47 33
Crime Level 11.1 19.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+8.9
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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Port Arthur, TX
C+
77.7 Score

Port Arthur, TX

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$125,021

Population

55,547

Crime

High

Walk Score

33

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