Frederick, MD vs Statesville, NC
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
Statesville
69.5
#1205 nationally
Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $51,784). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 31). Statesville leads in average commute (22 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Statesville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 69.5 (#1205) |
| Population | 85,793 | 30,220 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $301,368 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $51,784 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+32.6 |
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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D+
69.5 Score
Statesville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,368
Population
30,220
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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