Frederick, MD vs Sugar Hill, GA
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
Sugar Hill
67.1
#1466 nationally
Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 8). Sugar Hill leads in crime level (5.1 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Sugar Hill, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 67.1 (#1466) |
| Population | 85,793 | 25,889 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $457,390 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $94,520 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 8 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+16.5 |
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
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D+
67.1 Score
Sugar Hill, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$457,390
Population
25,889
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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