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Frederick, Maryland houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Frederick, MD (Frederick County) — Census median home value $365,200, county listing prices up about 0.9% over the past year. Market data for Frederick houses and the broader area.
Frederick, MD is in Frederick County, Maryland — this guide covers houses in Frederick and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 80,617, with a median household income of $95,150. Census data puts Frederick houses at a median value of $365,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Frederick County's current median listing price runs $553,500, up about 0.9% over the past year.
Market overview
Frederick housing market
Frederick is in Frederick County, Maryland. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Frederick and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$365,200
Population (Census ACS)
80,617
Median household income
$95,150
County price trend (2025)
0.89% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Frederick market snapshot
Population
80,617
Median Household Income
$95,150
Median Home Value (city)
$365,200
Median Listing Price (Frederick County)
$553,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,688/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.9%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Frederick's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $365,200. Separately, Frederick County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $553,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Frederick County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.89% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Frederick has an estimated population of 80,617 and a median household income of $95,150, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Frederick's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Frederick FAQ
What are houses worth in Frederick, MD?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Frederick at $365,200. Frederick County's current median listing price runs $553,500, up about 0.9% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Frederick, MD?
For owner-occupied houses in Frederick, Census ACS data shows a median value of $365,200. Active listing prices in Frederick County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Frederick, MD?
Frederick houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Frederick County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Frederick, MD?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Frederick's population at approximately 80,617.
What's the median rent in Frederick, MD?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Frederick at approximately $1,688 per month.
What is the median household income in Frederick, MD?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Frederick at approximately $95,150.
Is the Frederick housing market growing?
Frederick County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.89% annual change in 2025.
Is Frederick, MD affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Frederick's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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