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Frederick, MD

Founded 1745Frederick CountyElev. 92 m
Population
80,617
Median home
$365,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
32
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Frederick

Frederick is home to roughly 80,617 residents. Frederick was founded in 1745 and sits in Frederick County. The median age is 37.1 and the median household income is $95,150. Homes carry a median value of $365,200, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.5%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
80,617
Median age
37.1
Median household income
$95,150
Per-capita income
$47,262
Poverty rate
9.4%
High-school grad or higher
89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
30.1 min
Work from home
15%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.5%
Hispanic or Latino20.5%
Black16.7%
Asian5.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.6%
Sales & office18.6%
Service17%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9%
Production, transportation & material moving8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$365,200
Median gross rent
$1,688/mo
Owner-occupied
59.2%
Median year built
1990
Households
32,182
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Frederick has 32 public schools — 20 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading61%
Math46%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Frederick HighHighGrades 9–12
Gov. Thomas Johnson HighHighGrades 9–12
Heather RidgeHighGrades 7–12
Linganore HighHighGrades 9–12
Tuscarora HighHighGrades 9–12
Ballenger Creek MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Crestwood MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Gov. Thomas Johnson MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Monocacy MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
West Frederick MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Ballenger Creek ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Butterfly Ridge ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Carroll Creek Montessori Public CharterElementaryGrades -1–8charter
Centerville ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime0% above national
Frederick385
Maryland447
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime6% below national
Frederick1,844
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Frederick Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Frederick.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Frederick County
LightningRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Frederick is in Frederick County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Frederick was founded in 1745 and sits in Frederick County. Elevation ~92 m.

Population trend
82K64K80,61720102024
Map of Frederick
Frederick, MD
Where Frederick is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstown
Historic places

17 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Motter, John C., HouseGuilfordLoats Female Orphan Asylum of Frederick CityNallin Farm Springhouse and Bank BarnNallin Farm Springhouse and Bank BarnNallin Farm HouseProspect HallScheifferstadt
Notable people from Frederick
Michael BeasleyShawn HatosyLester BowieDon L. AndersonJohn NelsonChristopher BoyesFlorence RobertsShadrach BondTerence MorrisElwell Stephen Otis
People searches in Frederick
Michael Smith (13)John Smith (12)James Smith (11)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Walkersville (4 mi)Middletown (6 mi)Thurmont (13 mi)Brunswick (14 mi)Mount Airy (15 mi)Taneytown (20 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Frederick, MD (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Frederick, Maryland.

Kenneth Wayne Campbell, 48
Frederick · Frederick County · 21701
AKA Kenneth W Campbell
Andrew Joseph Hall, 27
Frederick · 20678
James Lincoln Spivey, 61
Frederick · 21701
AKA James Spivey, James L Spivey
Robert Allen Onley, 52
Frederick · 21702
AKA Kevin Hall, Anthony D Edwards
Kevin Joseph White, 39
Frederick · 21701
AKA Kevin J White
Carlos Enrique Gonzalez, 40
Frederick · Frederick County · 21703
AKA Carlos Enriq Gonzalez Ramirez, Carlos Gonzalez
Carlos Enrique Gonzalez, 40
Frederick · Frederick County · 21702
Mark Arthur Thompson, 46
Frederick · Frederick County · 21702
Alan Richard Hall, 41
Frederick · 21702
AKA Alan Hall, X Rick
Jose Andre Gonzalez, 42
Frederick · Frederick County · 21704
AKA Jose A Gonzales, Jose A Gonzalez
David James Williams, 59
Frederick · Frederick County · 21702
AKA Leonard James Williams, David Williams
Michael Isaiah Campbell, 39
Frederick · 21703
AKA I Michael Campbell, Michael Campbell
Michael Deves Williams, 41
Frederick · Frederick County · 21701
AKA Michael D Williams
Robert Charles White, 24
Frederick · 21704
John Francis Carter, 60
Frederick · Frederick County · 21703
AKA John F Carter, John Carter
James Robert Jackson, 40
Frederick · Frederick County · 21701

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Frederick — frequently asked

What is the population of Frederick, Maryland?
Frederick has a population of about 80,617, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Frederick?
The median home value in Frederick is $365,200, and the median gross rent is $1,688/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Frederick safe? What is the crime rate?
Frederick Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 385 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Frederick face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Frederick County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Frederick?
Frederick has 32 public schools (20 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Frederick?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Frederick. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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