Frederick, MD vs Sugar Land, TX
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 Land
75
#525 nationally
Sugar Land leads in crime level (2.1 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 28). Sugar Land leads in median household income ($132,247 vs $89,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frederick, MD | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1470) | 75 (#525) |
| Population | 85,793 | 108,515 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,790 | $449,277 |
| Median Household Income | $89,981 | $132,247 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+1.6 |
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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C
75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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