Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick Real Estate and Local Guide
Frederick is the second-largest city in Maryland and the seat of Frederick County, known for its historic downtown, clustered church spires, and commuter ties to the Washington and Baltimore metro areas. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Frederick best.
About the area
Living in Frederick, MD
Known for its clustered spires skyline of historic downtown church steeples, immortalized in John Greenleaf Whittier's poem Barbara Frietchie.
The housing market
Homes in Frederick
- About 59% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 31% of homes are single-family detached houses, reflecting the mix of townhomes and rowhouses common in this county seat.
- The median home value is about $365,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Frederick home
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
Built in 1756, one of the oldest houses in Frederick
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Downtown museum on East Patrick Street
Monocacy National Battlefield
Site of the 1864 Battle That Saved Washington
Baker Park
Downtown park with an amphitheater and the Joseph Dill Baker Carillon
Carroll Creek Park
Linear waterfront park with pedestrian bridges and an amphitheater
Neighborhoods
Frederick areas to know
Downtown Frederick Historic District
Historic core with more than 200 shops, restaurants, and antique stores
Golden Mile
Route 40 West commercial gateway corridor
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.