Frederick, MD vs Richfield, MN

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

Richfield

74.4

#602 nationally

Richfield leads in crime level (7.3 vs 11.1). Richfield leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.8 min). Richfield leads in walk score (58 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Richfield, MN
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 74.4 (#602)
Population 85,793 36,445
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $352,629
Median Household Income $89,981 $80,712
Average Commute 29.8 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 47 58
Crime Level 11.1 7.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+42.6
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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Richfield, MN
C
74.4 Score

Richfield, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$352,629

Population

36,445

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

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