Frederick, MD vs Peoria, IL

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

Peoria

78.9

#153 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 36.8). Peoria leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 29.8 min). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $58,068).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Peoria, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 78.9 (#153)
Population 85,793 110,460
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $136,960
Median Household Income $89,981 $58,068
Average Commute 29.8 min 17.5 min
Walk Score 47 41
Crime Level 11.1 36.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+4.7
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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Peoria, IL
C+
78.9 Score

Peoria, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$136,960

Population

110,460

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

41

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