Housing by town in Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County, Maryland has 24 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,774 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,422 in 2015–2019 (+24.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Buckeystown has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Emmitsburg the lowest ($635).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,774 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 23.0%
- Median household income
- $122,002
- Places
- 24
Cities, towns and townships in Frederick County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown | — | 2.2% | $195,625 | $601,700 | $5,374 |
| Ballenger Creek | $1,987 | 35.3% | $108,944 | $387,300 | $3,617 |
| Bartonsville | $1,609 | 5.1% | $156,979 | $621,800 | $5,568 |
| Braddock Heights | — | 9.5% | $124,000 | $537,700 | $4,523 |
| Brunswick | $1,217 | 13.9% | $118,025 | $374,500 | $3,912 |
| Buckeystown | $3,500 or more | 36.2% | $133,611 | $542,600 | $4,491 |
| Burkittsville | $1,021 | 29.2% | $93,250 | $569,400 | $3,800 |
| Emmitsburg | $635 | 27.7% | $81,250 | $324,300 | $3,520 |
| Frederick | $1,764 | 41.2% | $97,069 | $401,500 | $5,001 |
| Green Valley | $3,000 | 1.8% | $171,707 | $594,300 | $5,136 |
| Jefferson | $1,379 | 13.8% | $150,854 | $533,100 | $4,621 |
| Libertytown | — | 1.1% | $113,865 | $385,900 | $4,026 |
| Linganore | $2,523 | 6.6% | $175,833 | $533,500 | $4,844 |
| Middletown | $1,813 | 18.3% | $173,333 | $554,800 | $5,963 |
| Monrovia | — | 1.7% | $207,153 | $805,100 | $5,917 |
| Myersville | $1,759 | 5.6% | $149,726 | $525,700 | $4,745 |
| New Market | $2,136 | 3.4% | $202,872 | $639,100 | $5,997 |
| Point of Rocks | — | 2.4% | $159,708 | $480,500 | $4,337 |
| Rosemont | — | 3.0% | $106,250 | $437,900 | $3,697 |
| Spring Ridge | $1,667 | 12.6% | $145,625 | $489,000 | $4,288 |
| Thurmont | $927 | 26.7% | $98,125 | $364,700 | $3,525 |
| Urbana | $2,649 | 19.7% | $182,500 | $640,100 | $6,942 |
| Walkersville | $1,481 | 12.8% | $130,893 | $488,300 | $4,593 |
| Woodsboro | $892 | 23.3% | $116,964 | $472,000 | $4,673 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,900 | $58,150 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $39,900 | $66,450 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $44,900 | $74,750 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $53,850 | $89,700 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $57,850 | $96,350 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $61,850 | $103,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $65,850 | $109,650 | $141,000 |
How the places in Frederick County rank across Maryland
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Crime reported to police in Frederick County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 566 | 194 | 2,974 | 1,019 | 291,807 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 563 | 187 | 2,623 | 872 | 300,850 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 590 | 195 | 2,765 | 916 | 301,797 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Frederick County recorded 590 violent and 2,765 property crimes, 195 and 916 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Frederick County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County Sheriff's Office | 193,550 | 206 | 1,225 |
| Frederick Police Department | 92,564 | 361 | 1,455 |
| Brunswick Police Department | 9,348 | 16 | 49 |
| Thurmont Police Department | 6,335 | 7 | 36 |
ZIP codes in Frederick County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21702 | 49,605 | $1,770 | $426,300 | $106,983 | 34.8% |
| 21701 | 43,048 | $1,672 | $435,000 | $106,577 | 33.8% |
| 21703 | 41,960 | $1,991 | $384,600 | $106,334 | 33.5% |
| 21771 | 33,031 | $2,252 | $556,200 | $157,302 | 6.0% |
| 21704 | 20,006 | $2,536 | $612,000 | $161,063 | 18.0% |
| 21774 | 17,134 | $2,494 | $541,000 | $171,103 | 6.5% |
| 21769 | 11,965 | $1,708 | $507,000 | $151,563 | 13.0% |
| 21788 | 11,654 | $959 | $379,200 | $98,856 | 17.9% |
| 21793 | 10,719 | $1,537 | $459,400 | $121,971 | 11.9% |
| 21770 | 8,751 | — | $632,500 | $183,571 | 1.2% |
| 21754 | 8,156 | $1,745 | $647,300 | $182,188 | 3.8% |
| 21716 | 7,200 | $1,195 | $361,300 | $109,382 | 14.9% |
| 21727 | 6,052 | $775 | $331,100 | $95,236 | 23.6% |
| 21755 | 5,909 | $1,265 | $529,600 | $137,417 | 13.4% |
| 21773 | 5,826 | $1,731 | $544,400 | $161,908 | 6.4% |
| 21791 | 5,340 | $1,457 | $379,800 | $93,015 | 18.3% |
| 21710 | 4,661 | $2,381 | $591,100 | $163,864 | 16.0% |
| 21758 | 4,409 | $1,770 | $424,600 | $111,528 | 15.6% |
| 21798 | 2,928 | $1,406 | $498,400 | $116,607 | 20.7% |
| 21777 | 2,462 | — | $480,500 | $159,708 | 2.4% |
| 21780 | 2,159 | $1,374 | $451,600 | $83,785 | 27.0% |
| 21778 | 745 | — | $382,100 | $76,458 | 18.7% |
| 21717 | 245 | — | $430,600 | $158,413 | 0.0% |
| 21790 | 170 | — | — | $77,656 | 100.0% |
| 21762 | 139 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 21718 | 134 | $1,021 | $576,400 | $93,500 | 29.7% |
| 21714 | 95 | — | $415,600 | $161,806 | 0.0% |
| 21705 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Frederick County
What is the crime rate in Frederick County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Frederick County recorded 195 violent and 916 property crimes per 100,000 residents (590 violent and 2,765 property crimes in all).
Which place in Frederick County has the highest rent?
Buckeystown has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Frederick County has the lowest rent?
Emmitsburg has the lowest median gross rent, $635 (±$412) a month.
What is the median rent in Frederick County, Maryland?
The median gross rent in Frederick County is $1,774 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederick County, Maryland
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederick County, Maryland
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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