Frederick, MD vs Westminster, MD

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

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $71,286). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 38).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 85,793 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $470,642
Median Household Income $89,981 $71,286
Average Commute 29.8 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 47 38
Crime Level 11.1 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+25.0
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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Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

Northeast View Westminster, MD →

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