Frederick, MD vs Monroe, 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

Monroe

64.2

#1713 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 23). Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 17.9). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $63,982).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Monroe, NC
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 64.2 (#1713)
Population 85,793 37,797
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $358,990
Median Household Income $89,981 $63,982
Average Commute 29.8 min 28.8 min
Walk Score 47 23
Crime Level 11.1 17.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+25.3
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 →
Monroe, NC
D
64.2 Score

Monroe, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$358,990

Population

37,797

Crime

High

Walk Score

23

Southeast View Monroe, NC →

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