At a Glance
Median Income
$95,150
$47,262 per capita
Home Value
$365,200
Zillow: $459,795
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
406/100K
1,696/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
10.0% smoking rate
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)
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 3.7% (3% above 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 $459,795. 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 406 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,696/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 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 Born19.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,150
Per Capita$47,262
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$365,200
Rent$1,688
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$459,795
Housing Units33,172
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent406/100K
Property1,696/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault296/100K
Burglary247/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.5 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.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
19.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.