Frederick, MD vs Westminster, CO

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

Westminster

67.3

#1447 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 35). Westminster leads in crime level (8.3 vs 11.1). Westminster leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Westminster, CO
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 67.3 (#1447)
Population 85,793 114,875
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $521,100
Median Household Income $89,981 $90,651
Average Commute 29.8 min 26.5 min
Walk Score 47 35
Crime Level 11.1 8.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 131
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+9.0
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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Westminster, CO
D+
67.3 Score

Westminster, CO

Mid-size Colorado city with community character

Median Home

$521,100

Population

114,875

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

35

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