Livability Score

75
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sunrise Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Nola
Coffee Shop
Crabapples Delicatessen
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Frederick Coffee Company & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ibiza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Regal Westview Stadium 16
Cinema
Fourth Dimension Fun Center
Bowling Alley
Best Stone Barn
Attraction
Best House
Attraction
Best Secondary House
Attraction
Unknown Name
Stadium
Harry Grove Stadium
Stadium
Gambrill Mill
Attraction
Gambrill House
Attraction
Thomas House
Attraction
The Delaplaine
Theatre Arts
The Weinberg Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Museum
Eastside Artists' Gallery
Art Gallery
Baker Park Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Frederick Arts Council
Theatre Arts
The Great Frederick Fair
Attraction
Roads and Rails Museum
Museum
TAG/The Artists Gallery
Art Gallery
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
Museum
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
Theatre Arts
Warehouse Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (25) A-
Westview Liquors
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Bruster's
Sweets
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
WOW Cafe and Wingery
Bar
Roy Rogers
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Roasthouse Pub
Bar
Checkers
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Gold's Gym
Gym
Jefferson Place Community Gym
Gym
Talley Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (6) C-
Giant
Grocery Store
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Common Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Weis Markets
Grocery Store
Silver Bakery
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Kingsbrook Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Monocacy River Park
Park
Monocacy National Battlefield - Best Farm
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Loats Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Carrollton Park
Park
Shops (51) A+
Gorgeous Nails
Beauty
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Plow & Hearth
Furniture
Loft
Clothing
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Shell
Convenience Store
Sears
Department Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Reeds Jewelers
Fashion
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Value City Furniture
Furniture
Barnes & Noble
Books
Beyond Comics
Books
Francis Scott Key Mall
Mall
T-Mobile
Electronics
Belle Nail
Beauty
JCPenney
Department Store
Ethan Allen
Furniture
Macy's
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Ballenger Creek.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Monocacy MARC Station (Bus)
Bus Stop
Monocacy MARC Station
Bus Stop
Monocacy
Transit Station
Frederick MARC Station (Bus)
Bus Stop
Frederick Transit Center
Bus Stop
Frederick
Transit Station
Frederick Bayrunner Office
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Ballenger Creek is 122/100 - which is 3% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime D

Ballenger Creek crime rates are 2,340 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
1,882 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
458 crimes per 100k D-
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employment A+

The median income in Ballenger Creek is $94,385 - which is 24% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$94,385 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
United Fire Company Westview Station 31
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Toothman Orthodontics
Dentist
Barbara Bell, DDS, PA
Dentist
Advanced Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Acadia Dental & Dentures
Dentist
United No. 3
Fire Station
Citizens Truck Company Station 4
Fire Station
Frederick Police Department
Police
Restoration Family Chiropractice
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Junior Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital
Hospital
Maryland State Police - Barracks B
Police
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Frederick Gastroenterology Associates
Clinic
Independent Hose Company Station 1
Fire Station
Trooper 3 Maryland State Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fort Detrick Fire Station 50
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Ballenger Creek home prices are $283,300 - which is 2% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$283,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B-

The Ballenger Creek graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Crestwood Middle
Ballenger Creek Middle
Orchard Grove Elementary
Tuscarora Elementary
Laurel Hall School - Frederick
Laurel Hall School
Frederick Adventist Academy
Lincoln Elementary
Parkway Elementary
New Life Christian School
West Frederick Middle
Calvary Weekday School
Hillcrest Elementary
Monocacy Valley Montessori School
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
St Thomas More Academy
North Frederick Elementary
Rock Creek School
Spring Ridge Elementary
Waverley Elementary
Frederick Christian Academy
The Banner School
High Schools (0) F
Tuscarora High
Laurel Hall School - Frederick
Laurel Hall School
St John'S Catholic Prep
New Life Christian School
Frederick High
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Rock Creek School
Frederick Christian Academy
Heather Ridge High School
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ratings C

Ballenger Creek has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Ballenger Creek Area Facts

  • Ballenger Creek has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Ballenger Creek crime rates are 15% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Ballenger Creek is 3% higher than the Maryland average

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Taking Ballenger Creek to the Potomac River 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Ballenger Creek, MD is 54 miles from Baltimore, MD. Its total area is 10.8 square miles. The Ballenger Creek eventually flows into the Potomac River watershed. Sometimes, Frederick is also lumped with Ballenger Creek.

Tuscara High School, Ballenger Creek Middle School, Crestwood ...Read More Middle School, Ballenger Creek Elementary School and Orchard Grove Elementary School provide education in this area. If you like hiking, you might want to check out the Ballenger Creek Linear Trail. You can find plenty of restaurants nearby in Fredericks, Maryland. These include Cafe Nola, Volt and Monacacy Crossing. Monacacy is named after the local Monacacy River. If you want a special dessert making establishment, The Perfect Truffle is ideal.

The cost of living and crime are both high in Ballenger Creek. Due to its location on the Interstate 270 corridor, there are plenty of good jobs. These include employment at the Frederick Research Park, Stanford Industrial Park, Westview South, Wedgewood Business Park, Frederick Corporate Park and 270 Technology Park. Read Less
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kingsbrook Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Regal Westview Stadium 16
      Fourth Dimension Fun Center
      Best Stone Barn
      Best House
      Best Secondary House
      Unknown Name
      Harry Grove Stadium
      Gambrill Mill

      Food & Drink

      Westview Liquors
      Jimmy John's
      MOD Pizza
      Panda Express
      Chipotle
      McDonald's
      Five Guys
      Bruster's

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Ballenger Creek? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Ballenger Creek.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ballenger Creek? The cost of living in Ballenger Creek is 122/100 - which is 3% higher than Maryland.
      Ballenger Creek
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ballenger Creek? Ballenger Creek crime rates are 2,340, which are 15% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,340 per 100k people

      1% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      1% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ballenger Creek? The median income in Ballenger Creek is $94,385 which is 24% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $94,38571% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,87534% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Ballenger Creek a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ballenger Creek home prices? Ballenger Creek home prices are $283,300 - which is 2% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $283,30053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,64573% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Ballenger Creek have good schools? The Ballenger Creek graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Ballenger Creek a good place to live? Ballenger Creek has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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