Frederick, MD 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.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

vs

Greenbelt

70.5

#1096 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 17.8). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 41). Frederick leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 32.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Greenbelt, MD
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 70.5 (#1096)
Population 85,793 24,360
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $281,555
Median Household Income $89,981 $82,019
Average Commute 29.8 min 32.8 min
Walk Score 47 41
Crime Level 11.1 17.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 117
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+75.2
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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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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