Culpeper, VA 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 34.8 min). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $86,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Frederick, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 67 (#1470) |
| Population | 21,012 | 85,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $465,790 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $89,981 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 11.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+8.8 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Frederick has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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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
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