Frederick, MD vs High Point, NC

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

High Point

72.9

#808 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 23). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $58,582). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD High Point, NC
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 72.9 (#808)
Population 85,793 116,926
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $251,120
Median Household Income $89,981 $58,582
Average Commute 29.8 min 20.7 min
Walk Score 47 23
Crime Level 11.1 12.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+21.8
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

Northeast View Frederick, MD →
High Point, NC
C-
72.9 Score

High Point, NC

Mid-size North Carolina city with community character

Median Home

$251,120

Population

116,926

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

23

Southeast View High Point, NC →

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