Framingham, MA vs Greenbelt, 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.

Framingham

64.6

#1685 nationally

vs

Greenbelt

70.5

#1096 nationally

Framingham leads in crime level (8.9 vs 17.8). Greenbelt leads in cost of living index (117 vs 145). Framingham leads in median household income ($94,909 vs $82,019).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Framingham, MA Greenbelt, MD
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1685) 70.5 (#1096)
Population 71,875 24,360
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $671,985 $281,555
Median Household Income $94,909 $82,019
Average Commute 30.3 min 32.8 min
Walk Score 42 41
Crime Level 8.9 17.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 117
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 D+75.2
Framingham, MA
D
64.6 Score

Framingham, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$671,985

Population

71,875

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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Greenbelt, MD
C-
70.5 Score

Greenbelt, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$281,555

Population

24,360

Crime

High

Walk Score

41

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