Frederick, MD vs Kent, OH

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

Kent

76.4

#351 nationally

Kent leads in crime level (3.5 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $37,505). Kent leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Kent, OH
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.4 (#351)
Population 85,793 27,601
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $253,734
Median Household Income $89,981 $37,505
Average Commute 29.8 min 21.7 min
Walk Score 47 41
Crime Level 11.1 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+15.5
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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Kent, OH
C
76.4 Score

Kent, OH

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Median Home

$253,734

Population

27,601

Crime

Low

Walk Score

41

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