Frederick, MD vs West Chester, 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

West Chester

70.2

#1128 nationally

West Chester leads in crime level (5.9 vs 11.1). West Chester leads in walk score (74 vs 47). West Chester leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD West Chester, PA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 70.2 (#1128)
Population 85,793 19,658
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $669,054
Median Household Income $89,981 $71,875
Average Commute 29.8 min 22.1 min
Walk Score 47 74
Crime Level 11.1 5.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 128
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+14.5
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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West Chester, PA
C-
70.2 Score

West Chester, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Median Home

$669,054

Population

19,658

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

74

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