Frederick, MD vs Springdale, AR

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

Springdale

70.4

#1107 nationally

Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 28). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $58,924). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Springdale, AR
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 70.4 (#1107)
Population 85,793 92,189
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $342,415
Median Household Income $89,981 $58,924
Average Commute 29.8 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 47 28
Crime Level 11.1 Moderate
School Rating N/A 6.2
Cost of Living Index 120 86
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+6.7
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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Springdale, AR
C-
70.4 Score

Springdale, AR

Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas

Median Home

$342,415

Population

92,189

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B-

Southwest View Springdale, AR →

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