Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Frederick, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,757
Population
87,552
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Art, history, and technology converge in Maryland’s second largest city.
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Nestled at the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains, Frederick welcomes residents with historic architecture and a thriving downtown scene. The city's distinctive "clustered spires" skyline towers above downtown, where brick-lined streets feature more than 200 independent shops and restaurants. Carroll Creek Linear Park spans the heart of downtown, offering brick pedestrian paths, fountains, and an amphitheater. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,701 per month and two-bedroom units at $1,991, reflecting year-over-year increases of 2.7% and 1.9% respectively.
Downtown Frederick comes alive each month with First Saturday celebrations and performances at the historic Weinberg Center for the Arts. The rental market encompasses properties throughout the city, from downtown row houses to residential communities near Fort Detrick. Hood College adds to the area's educational landscape, while the National Museum of Civil War Medicine preserves the city's historical significance. Baker Park provides recreational opportunities with its walking trails and amphitheater hosting seasonal concerts. Located at the intersection of I-270 and I-70, Frederick offers convenient access to both Washington D.C. and Baltimore.
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The Catocin Mountains near Frederick
A street in downtown
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,595
Average: $107,446
Education
29,091
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
48,191
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Frederick has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Frederick, MD is $1,553 for a studio, $1,757 for one bedroom, $1,990 for two bedrooms, and $2,462 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Frederick has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,757/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$3,270/month
2,374 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,998/month
976 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,758/month
1,414 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Frederick, MD is 35.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Frederick is 100.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,553 - $2,462. You can expect to pay 10.0% more for groceries, 9.2% more for utilities, and 3.8% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Frederick, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
828 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
736 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
735 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
735 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
689 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
805 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
820 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
776 Students
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
549 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,647 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,572 Students
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,066 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,962 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,735 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park
- Crumland Farms
- Summers Farm
- Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center
- Walkersville Southern Railroad
Military Bases
Airports
- Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
- Washington Dulles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.