Frederick, MD vs York, PA

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

York

72.5

#886 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $42,351). York leads in walk score (71 vs 47). York leads in cost of living index (87 vs 120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD York, PA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 72.5 (#886)
Population 85,793 44,867
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $281,185
Median Household Income $89,981 $42,351
Average Commute 29.8 min 23.3 min
Walk Score 47 71
Crime Level 11.1 14.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 87
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 R+25.3
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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York, PA
C-
72.5 Score

York, PA

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Median Home

$281,185

Population

44,867

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

71

Northeast View York, PA →

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