Frederick County, MD

Living in Frederick County

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 31
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 28
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 84
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 80
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Schools 76
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Residents

251k Population +22k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black9%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate24%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$98k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$332k Median Home Value -$18k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$286 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Frederick County

United States45
Maryland43

Property Crime in Frederick County

United States48
Maryland38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 8
Feb 34 3 7
Mar 42 4 3
Apr 53 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 3 1
Dec 35 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Frederick County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Frederick County, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Frederick County, MD

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Meadows Montessori
2 miles, S
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The Banner School
2 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Frederick County, MD

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Hood College
4 miles, S
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Shepherd University
22 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Frederick County, MD

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Meritus Medical Center
19 miles, NW
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Waynesboro Hospital
22 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Frederick County, MD