Frederick, MD vs New Albany, IN

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

New Albany

76.1

#380 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $53,982). New Albany leads in crime level (7.3 vs 11.1). New Albany leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD New Albany, IN
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 76.1 (#380)
Population 85,793 37,329
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $240,674
Median Household Income $89,981 $53,982
Average Commute 29.8 min 20.7 min
Walk Score 47 37
Crime Level 11.1 7.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 91
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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New Albany, IN
C
76.1 Score

New Albany, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$240,674

Population

37,329

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

37

Midwest View New Albany, IN →

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