Frederick, MD vs Roanoke, VA

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

Roanoke

69.5

#1203 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $51,523). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 17.0). Roanoke leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Roanoke, VA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 69.5 (#1203)
Population 85,793 97,171
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $283,969
Median Household Income $89,981 $51,523
Average Commute 29.8 min 20.9 min
Walk Score 47 39
Crime Level 11.1 17.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+23.6
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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Roanoke, VA
D+
69.5 Score

Roanoke, VA

Virginia community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$283,969

Population

97,171

Crime

High

Walk Score

39

Northeast View Roanoke, VA →

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