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Overview QuickFacts Population: 59,220 Pop. Change: 12% State: Maryland Metro Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area County: Frederick County City: Frederick Zip Code: 21701, 21702, ... 4 more

City Overview

As of 2009, Frederick's population is 59,220 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.59 percent.

The median home cost in Frederick is $278,380. Home appreciation the last year has been -12.80 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Frederick's cost of living is 9.90% Higher than the U.S. average.

Frederick public schools spend $6,013 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Frederick.

The unemployment rate in Frederick is 6.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Frederick jobs have Decreased by 2.10 percent.

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The 2009 Frederick, MD, population is 59,220. There are 2,888 people per square mile (population density).

Family in Frederick, MD

The median age is 34.7. The US median is 37.6. 55.53% of people in Frederick, MD, are married. 10.47% are divorced.

The average household size is 2.38 people. 22.68% of people are married, with children. 10.13% have children, but are single.

Race in Frederick, MD

75.15% of people are white, 14.79% are black, 4.31% are asian, 0.31% are native american, and 6.10% claim 'Other'.

6.32% of the people in Frederick, MD, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 93.68% are non-hispanic).

Frederick People SperlingViews

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There are 162 physicians per 100,000 population in Frederick, MD. The US average is 170.

Frederick, MD Health Index

Air quality in Frederick, MD is 42 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.

Water quality in Frederick, MD is 48 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.

Superfund index is 89 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.

Frederick Health SperlingViews

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The unemployment rate in Frederick, MD, is 6.80%, with job growth of -2.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.10%.

Frederick, MD Taxes

Frederick, MD,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 9.50%.

Frederick, MD Income and Salaries

The income per capita is $26,528, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $54,895.

Frederick Economy SperlingViews

Recession: I know people in the country are suffering from the economy, but Frederick County, Maryland is doing well. Its great place to live in its growing even in this... (read more)Poor Infrastructure: Frederick has experienced massive growth in the past two decades. The result is overcrowded schools, inflated housing costs, and congested roads. There are very few... (read more)Climate: we moved here for the climate. the fall and spring are long and the winters in Summers mild. there's not too much snow and only hot for a few weeks during the... (read more)Have an opinion about Frederick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Frederick Click Here

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The median home value in Frederick, MD, is $278,380. Home appreciation is -12.80% over the last year. The median age of Frederick, MD, real estate is 23 years.

Frederick, MD Apartments and Rentals

Renters make up 40.41% of the Frederick, MD, population. 5.48% of houses and apartments in Frederick, MD, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

Frederick Housing SperlingViews

It costs to buy a home here!: Housing costs are high becuase there doesn't seem to be any constraints on development. Hemce, homes are being built in the 400K to 700K... (read more)frederick: Frederick is an okay place to... (read more)changing crime: crime seems to be on the... (read more)Have an opinion about Frederick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Frederick Click Here

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Frederick, MD, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.

Frederick, MD, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.

Frederick Crime SperlingViews

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Frederick, MD, gets 40 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 19 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 111.

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Frederick, MD. The July high is around 89 degrees. The January low is 25. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 44 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Frederick Climate SperlingViews

Climate: we moved here for the climate. the fall and spring are long and the winters in Summers mild. there's not too much snow and only hot for a few weeks during the... (read more)Poor Infrastructure: Frederick has experienced massive growth in the past two decades. The result is overcrowded schools, inflated housing costs, and congested roads. There are very few... (read more)Recession: I know people in the country are suffering from the economy, but Frederick County, Maryland is doing well. Its great place to live in its growing even in this... (read more)Have an opinion about Frederick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Frederick Click Here

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Frederick, MD, schools spend $6,013 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 740 students per librarian, and 478 children per counselor in Frederick, MD schools.

Frederick Education SperlingViews

Islam: I used your website for a paper that I am writing on Frederick County and was sad to see that since it was updated on 10/7/08 that the % of people that participate in... (read more)re: Frederick, Md - 2/2/2007: Frederick is gorgeous. It is a little overcrowded during rush hour, the streets get pretty bad, but growing the road infrastructure takes time. As far as jobs, a lot of... (read more)Recession: I know people in the country are suffering from the economy, but Frederick County, Maryland is doing well. Its great place to live in its growing even in this... (read more)Have an opinion about Frederick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Frederick Click Here

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The average one-way commute in Frederick, MD, takes 32 minutes. 75% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 3% work from home.

Frederick Transportation SperlingViews

Poor Infrastructure: Frederick has experienced massive growth in the past two decades. The result is overcrowded schools, inflated housing costs, and congested roads. There are very few... (read more)Recession: I know people in the country are suffering from the economy, but Frederick County, Maryland is doing well. Its great place to live in its growing even in this... (read more)Climate: we moved here for the climate. the fall and spring are long and the winters in Summers mild. there's not too much snow and only hot for a few weeks during the... (read more)Have an opinion about Frederick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Frederick Click Here

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Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Frederick, MD is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Frederick, MD is more expensive.

Overall, Frederick, MD cost of living is 109.90.

Frederick Cost of Living SperlingViews

frederick: Frederick is an okay place to... (read more)It costs to buy a home here!: Housing costs are high becuase there doesn't seem to be any constraints on development. Hemce, homes are being built in the 400K to 700K... (read more)changing crime: crime seems to be on the... (read more)Have an opinion about Frederick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Frederick Click Here

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47.66% of the people in Frederick, MD are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 18.00% are Catholic; 21.25% are Protestant; 0.83% are LDS; 6.92% are another Christian faith; 0.61% in Frederick, MD are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.

Frederick Religion SperlingViews

Islam: I used your website for a paper that I am writing on Frederick County and was sad to see that since it was updated on 10/7/08 that the % of people that participate in... (read more)re: Frederick, Md - 2/2/2007: Frederick is gorgeous. It is a little overcrowded during rush hour, the streets get pretty bad, but growing the road infrastructure takes time. As far as jobs, a lot of... (read more)re: Frederick, Md - 2/2/2007: frederick is overcrowded, overpriced, and seems for lack of a better term a redneck attempt at a dc subburb. it doesnt really seem like a city allow so many think that... (read more)Have an opinion about Frederick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Frederick Click Here

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39.27% of the people in Frederick, MD are registered as Democrats. 59.58% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.15%.

Frederick Voting SperlingViews

changing crime: crime seems to be on the... (read more)frederick is a dump.: frederick is overcrowded, overpriced, and seems for lack of a better term a redneck attempt at a dc subburb. it doesnt really seem like a city allow so many think that... (read more)Frederick Charm: All fours seasons - none of them severe... Mountains, ocean, country, city, D.C., and major airports all within an hour or so... trains to anywhere too! Frederick is... (read more)Have an opinion about Frederick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Frederick Click Here

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