Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) F
Ibiza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dublin Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crabapples Delicatessen
Coffee Shop
Cafe Nola
Coffee Shop
Frederick Coffee Company & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sunrise Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) F
Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park
Museum
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
Museum
TAG/The Artists Gallery
Art Gallery
Baker Park Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Frederick Arts Council
Theatre Arts
Roads and Rails Museum
Museum
The Weinberg Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Museum
Eastside Artists' Gallery
Art Gallery
The Delaplaine
Theatre Arts
The Great Frederick Fair
Attraction
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
Theatre Arts
Harry Grove Stadium
Stadium
Warehouse Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (63) A-
3 Star Liquors
Alcohol
Jerry's Subs and Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ye Old Spirit Shop
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Roy Rogers
Fast Food
Vocelli Pizza
Fast Food
Amber Meadows Liquors
Alcohol
Guido's
Bar
The Flying Barrel
Alcohol
Liquors
Alcohol
Red's Tavern
Bar
Brewer's Alley
Bar
White Rabbit Gastropub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream
Sweets
Sweeties
Sweets
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Talley Fitness Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Jefferson Place Community Gym
Gym
Maximum Fitness 24-7
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Groceries (11) F
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Silver Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Weis Markets
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Common Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
Parks (104) A+
Staley Park
Park
Max Kehne Memorial Park
Park
Picnicking Museum Gardens
Park
Kidwiler Park at Rosedale
Park
Rose Hill Manor Park
Park
Little League Park
Park
Bike Park
Park
Monocacy Village Park
Park
Laboring Sons Memorial Park
Park
Schley Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Baker Park
Park
Fredericktowne Village Park
Park
Fredericktowne Village Park
Park
Amber Meadows Park
Park
Third Street Park
Park
Mullinix Park
Park
Carroll Creek Park
Park
Willowdale, Rock Creek & Waterford Parks
Park
Market Square Community Park
Park
Maryvale Park
Park
Baughmans Babee Park
Park
Catoctin Park
Park
McCurdy Field
Park
Husky Park
Park
Shops (66) C+
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Liberty
Convenience Store
Sanctuary Salon
Beauty
V&A Nails
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Fintastic Aquariums of Frederick
Pets
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Great Stuff By Paul
Furniture
Joy Convenience
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Curious Iguana
Books
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
Bubbles
Hairdresser
myeyedr
Optician
Dancing Bear Toys
Toys
The Bicycle Escape
Bicycle
Colonial Jewelers
Fashion
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Frederick.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations
F
Frederick
Transit Station
Frederick Transit Center
Bus Stop
Frederick MARC Station (Bus)
Bus Stop
Frederick Bayrunner Office
Bus Stop
Monocacy MARC Station (Bus)
Bus Stop
Monocacy
Transit Station
Monocacy MARC Station
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0%
F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Frederick is 119/100 - which is equal to Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime C

Frederick crime rates are 1,926 per 100k, which is 5% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
1,555 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
372 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment A+

The median income in Frederick is $78,400 - which is 3% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$78,400
B+
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Frederick Gastroenterology Associates
Clinic
Pearlfection Dentistry
Dentist
Fort Detrick Fire Station 50
Fire Station
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Junior Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Independent Hose Company Station 1
Fire Station
Kopit Dental Care
Dentist
Frederick Police Department
Police
Citizens Truck Company Station 4
Fire Station
United No. 3
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Restoration Family Chiropractice
Clinic
Trooper 3 Maryland State Police
Police
Acadia Dental & Dentures
Dentist
Advanced Urgent Care
Clinic
Maryland State Police - Barracks B
Police
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
United Fire Company Westview Station 31
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Frederick home prices are $277,300 - which is 5% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$277,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11%
A-
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio)
C+
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schools B

The Frederick graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
46%
F
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (37) B-
North Frederick Elementary
Meadows Montessori
The Banner School
Monocacy Valley Montessori School
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Calvary Weekday School
Frederick County Career & Technology Center
The Goddard School Of Frederick
Parkway Elementary
West Frederick Middle
Monocacy Middle
Monocacy Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Frederick Classical Charter School
St John Regional Catholic School
Frederick Country Day Montessori School
Hillcrest Elementary
Whittier Elementary
Waverley Elementary
Rock Creek School
Frederick Adventist Academy
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
Crestwood Middle
Orchard Grove Elementary
Yellow Springs Elementary
High Schools (11) A+
Heather Ridge High School
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Frederick County Virtual School
Frederick High
St John'S Catholic Prep
Rock Creek School
New Life Christian School
Frederick Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Frederick has an overall rating of 88% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes
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Fun in Fredrick, Maryland 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2012) I have lived in Frederick, Maryland for almost ten years. As Maryland's second largest city it has endless opportunities to experience the arts, fine dining, and an amazing cultural scene, all in less that sixty minutes from both Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C. Designated as ...Read More an "Arts and Entertainment District", downtown Frederick is exploding with performance arts. Each weekend offers a variety of dance, musical, and theater experiences. One of my favorite activities is attending the annual Frederick Festival of the Arts. This event takes place on the first weekend in June, and lasts for two days. The festival draws people from across the region to experience the work of more than 100 professional artists.

Frederick also offers a wide range of dining choices from casual to elegant, many of which are found within Frederick's forty block historic district. Worthy of mention are the beloved casual Café 611 which specializes in southern American fare and New Orleans style entertainment. If you are looking for a more upscale experience, The Cellar Door, offers and seasonal menu and caters to special occasions. If you are looking for a light bite, an authentic deli experience can be found at Crabapples New York Delicatessen. Voted best deli for fifteen years by local customers, Crabapples offers awesome sandwiches, salads, and soups.

Frederick also offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Forty miles of the Appalachian Trail borders the western edge of Frederick and can be accessed for hiking and camping. If water activities are more your style you can access both the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers for tubing, kayaking, white water rafting, and even zip lining.

When I first moved to Frederick, MD I never expected to stay in one place for so long, however Frederick stole my heart. It has so much to offer both residents and visitors alike. Strong in the arts, culture, fine and casual dining, and amazing outdoor recreational offerings, I can't imagine living anywhere else. Read Less
The Historic Frederick County Maryland 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 24, 2011) I've lived in the Frederick Maryland area for approximately 13 years and it must be said that it is one of the most beautiful places in the county. With a population of roughly 60,000 people it is also one of the most expensive places to live in the Greater Washington D.C metro a ...Read More rea. However with views of the Catoctin Mountains and the historic nature of this city, it is well worth it.

You can easily travel to Washington D.C. using the public transportation system however you do have to wake up fairly early in order to board the MARC commuter Train at one of the two stops in Frederick; they are Frederick train station and Monocacy Train Station. Keep in mind that this is a commuter train and only runs during the week, however I've used to travel to D.C. for business and pleasure. The transportation company Mega bus has recently expanded service to the Frederick area as well, and is offering bus trips to Washington throughout the week and on weekends.

My favorite place in Frederick is the city's downtown corridor. It is historic in nature as it houses many museums of a civil war nature. There are several historic landmarks in and around Frederick and it is also the site of the civil war speech given by President Abraham Lincoln. There are also over 200 specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants for all tastes; my favorite being The Tajitu Ethiopian restaurant on East Patrick Street. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere of the restaurant is relaxing yet traditional. I am never dis-satisfied after having a meal there.

My favorite place to shop has to be along Buckeystown pike in Francis Scott Key mall. It's not a big shopping mall by any means, but I can get most of my shopping done there easily. There are also shops on the Golden Mile along US 40. The Golden mile is a long stretch of fast food restaurant chains, auto-dealerships and strip malls.

Just outside our city limits is The Monocacy Battlefield, which is the site one of the last battles carried out by the confederates in Union territory during the civil war. The park hosts battle walks, and other programs throughout the summer.

Frederick is a wonderful place to live; it is family friendly, there is plenty to see and do, numerous places to shop and a great view of the Catoctin Mountains. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Frederick? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Staley Park
      Max Kehne Memorial Park
      Picnicking Museum Gardens
      Kidwiler Park at Rosedale
      Rose Hill Manor Park
      Little League Park
      Bike Park
      Monocacy Village Park

      Entertainment

      Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park
      Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
      TAG/The Artists Gallery
      Baker Park Band Shell
      Frederick Arts Council
      Roads and Rails Museum
      The Weinberg Center for the Arts
      National Museum of Civil War Medicine

      Food & Drink

      3 Star Liquors
      Jerry's Subs and Pizza
      McDonald's
      Ye Old Spirit Shop
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Frederick? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Frederick.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Frederick a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Frederick Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors