Frederick, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
80,617 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,150 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$365,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$745 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,544 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Frederick County
3
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Frederick County
2
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 32
Feb 3 7 34
Mar 4 3 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 1 45
Dec 3 3 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MD State Senate District 3, MD State Legislative District 3, MD
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Schools

Heather Ridge High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Gov Thomas Johnson High
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Hood College
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Frederick Community College
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Frederick Health Hospital
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Meritus Medical Center
19 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
20 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

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