Cornelius, 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.

Cornelius

71.7

#962 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 26). Cornelius leads in median household income ($107,969 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cornelius, NC Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71.7 (#962) 67 (#1470)
Population 33,139 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $528,679 $465,790
Median Household Income $107,969 $89,981
Average Commute 25.6 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 26 47
Crime Level 2.8 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+8.8
Cornelius, NC
C-
71.7 Score

Cornelius, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$528,679

Population

33,139

Crime

Low

Walk Score

26

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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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