Whittier

Frederick, MD

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Whittier - Frederick, MD Area Guide

Gambrill State Park amenities are a short drive from Whittier

Scenic Mountains Small Business Hiking Airport Maryland

In Whittier, residents enjoy the tranquility and scenic views of the mountain vistas on the horizon. With its short commute to downtown Frederick and fairgrounds, Whittier is a great location.

Whittier is encompassed by two local parks, an elementary school, bakery, and other small businesses. Gambrill State Park is just a short drive away and features horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking along 16 miles of trails. Whittier is one hour outside of Dulles International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Whittier is $1,970 for one bedroom, and $2,404 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whittier has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 922 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,970/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,338 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,404/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Crumland Farms
  • Summers Farm
  • The Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park
  • Gambrill State Park
  • Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field

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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 February 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.