Alton, IL vs Frederick, MD

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.

Alton

77.1

#275 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 26.4). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $49,439). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alton, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 77.1 (#275) 67 (#1470)
Population 25,006 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $105,039 $465,790
Median Household Income $49,439 $89,981
Average Commute 23.4 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 39 47
Crime Level 26.4 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 84 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+13.3 D+8.8
Alton, IL
C+
77.1 Score

Alton, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$105,039

Population

25,006

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

39

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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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