Frederick, MD vs Schererville, IN
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
Schererville
72.3
#912 nationally
Schererville leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 23). Schererville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Schererville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 72.3 (#912) |
| Population | 85,793 | 29,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $362,501 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $79,662 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+5.6 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Schererville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$362,501
Population
29,657
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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