Forest Park, OH 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.
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Frederick
67
#1470 nationally
Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 26). Forest Park leads in crime level (7.8 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $63,690).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | Frederick, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 67 (#1470) |
| Population | 19,839 | 85,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $465,790 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $89,981 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 11.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+8.8 |
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75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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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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