Frederick, MD vs Washington, DC

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

Washington

66.2

#1580 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 25.4). Washington leads in walk score (98 vs 47). Frederick leads in cost of living index (120 vs 181).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Washington, DC
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 66.2 (#1580)
Population 85,793 678,972
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $576,796
Median Household Income $89,981 $101,722
Average Commute 29.8 min 30.5 min
Walk Score 47 98
Crime Level 11.1 25.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 181
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+86.1
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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Washington, DC
D
66.2 Score

Washington, DC

Major District of Columbia city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$576,796

Population

678,972

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

98

Northeast View Washington, DC →

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