Burlington, NC 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.

Burlington

68.8

#1278 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 26.1). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $52,963). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 33).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Burlington, NC Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 68.8 (#1278) 67 (#1470)
Population 60,032 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $257,731 $465,790
Median Household Income $52,963 $89,981
Average Commute 23.6 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 33 47
Crime Level 26.1 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+8.2 D+8.8
Burlington, NC
D+
68.8 Score

Burlington, NC

North Carolina community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$257,731

Population

60,032

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

33

Southeast View Burlington, NC →
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

Northeast View Frederick, MD →

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