Frederick, MD vs Middletown, DE

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

Middletown

70.8

#1059 nationally

Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 29). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Middletown, DE
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 70.8 (#1059)
Population 85,793 25,022
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $537,638
Median Household Income $89,981 $104,662
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.8 min
Walk Score 47 29
Crime Level 11.1 3.4
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+32.6
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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Middletown, DE
C-
70.8 Score

Middletown, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$537,638

Population

25,022

Crime

Low

Walk Score

29

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