Frederick, MD vs Westfield, MA

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

Westfield

76.9

#304 nationally

Westfield leads in crime level (5.2 vs 11.1). Westfield leads in walk score (90 vs 47). Westfield leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Westfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.9 (#304)
Population 85,793 40,509
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $392,365
Median Household Income $89,981 $78,307
Average Commute 29.8 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 47 90
Crime Level 11.1 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 117
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+8.9
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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Westfield, MA
C
76.9 Score

Westfield, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$392,365

Population

40,509

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

90

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