Frederick, MD vs Vernon Hills, IL

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

Vernon Hills

73.9

#666 nationally

Vernon Hills leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 28). Vernon Hills leads in median household income ($117,253 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Vernon Hills, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 73.9 (#666)
Population 85,793 26,677
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $460,307
Median Household Income $89,981 $117,253
Average Commute 29.8 min 27.4 min
Walk Score 47 28
Crime Level 11.1 1.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 126
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+20.8
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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C
73.9 Score

Vernon Hills, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$460,307

Population

26,677

Crime

Low

Walk Score

28

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