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Frederick, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
80,617 Population 3,365/sq mi density
$95,150 Median Income $47,262 per capita
$365,200 Home Value $461,493 Zillow
$1,688 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 286 sunny days/yr
405 Violent Crime/100K 1,868 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,150 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$365,200 home value, $1,688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
405 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Frederick, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,150
27% above
$47,262 per capita
Home Value
$365,200
30% above
Zillow: $461,493
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
45% above
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
405/100K
7% above
1,868/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
24% above
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
286 sunny days/yr

How Frederick Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Frederick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
127%
Home Value
130%
Rent
145%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
107%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frederick a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frederick residents earn a median household income of $95,150 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,262. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frederick is $365,200 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,493. Median rent is $1,688/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Frederick reports 405 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,868/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.

Education

41.8% of adults in Frederick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frederick has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population80,617
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,365/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,150
Per Capita$47,262
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A+
Home Value$365,200
Rent$1,688
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$461,493
Housing Units33,172
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent405/100K
Property1,868/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault278/100K
Burglary272/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days286/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation351 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Frederick was founded in 1745.
The median home in Frederick was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.