In Frederick, Maryland, the median home price is $509,006, compared with the Maryland median of $446,574; median household income is $122,002; the population is 287,048; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 151.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 33.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Frederick at a glance
Population
287,048
Median Household Income
$122,002
Typical Home Value
$509,006
School District Rating
6.5
Violent Crime Rate
151.4
Avg Commute Time
33.1
About Frederick
Frederick has a population of 287,048. The median home value is $509,006, 14% above the Maryland median. Median household income is $122,002 (18% above the Maryland median). The most populated towns are 2, Frederick, 9, New Market, and 7, Urbana.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Frederick
26 towns, by population.
- 2, Frederick88,062 pop.
- 9, New Market37,361 pop.
- 7, Urbana21,735 pop.
- 21, Tuscarora14,764 pop.
- 1, Buckeystown14,735 pop.
- 3, Middletown10,949 pop.
- 18, Woodville10,449 pop.
- 26, Walkersville9,842 pop.
- 13, Mount Pleasant8,446 pop.
- 15, Thurmont8,300 pop.
- 23, Ballenger7,427 pop.
- 5, Emmitsburg6,798 pop.
- 24, Braddock5,805 pop.
- 14, Jefferson5,604 pop.
- 25, Brunswick5,296 pop.
- 12, Petersville5,225 pop.
- 16, Jackson4,843 pop.
- 11, Woodsboro3,814 pop.
- 20, Lewistown3,238 pop.
- 8, Liberty3,196 pop.
- 10, Hauvers2,836 pop.
- 17, Johnsville2,256 pop.
- 6, Catoctin2,138 pop.
- 19, Linganore1,461 pop.
- 4, Creagerstown1,291 pop.
- 22, Burkittsville1,177 pop.
County rankings in Maryland
Every county in Maryland, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Maryland
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Maryland
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Maryland by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Maryland
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Maryland
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Maryland
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Maryland
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Maryland
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Maryland
- 10Best school ratingsMaryland School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Maryland
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Maryland
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Maryland
Frederick at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Frederick?
- Frederick has a population of 287,048 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Frederick?
- The median home value in Frederick is $509,006. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Frederick?
- Median household income in Frederick is $122,002 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Frederick in?
- Frederick is in Maryland.
- How many towns are in Frederick?
- Frederick contains 26 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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