Frederick, MD vs Scranton, 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

Scranton

80.8

#65 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $48,776). Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.8 min). Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 11.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Scranton, PA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 80.8 (#65)
Population 85,793 75,805
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $194,124
Median Household Income $89,981 $48,776
Average Commute 29.8 min 19.6 min
Walk Score 47 58
Crime Level 11.1 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+2.8
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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Scranton, PA
B-
80.8 Score

Scranton, PA

Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$194,124

Population

75,805

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

Northeast View Scranton, PA →

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