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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Frederick

Affordable Housing in Frederick, MD

Frederick has 54 income-based rental properties offering 2,563 units, providing meaningful options in a city where the median asking rent is $1,764 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Of the 29 properties with inspection scores on file, all rated good or excellent, with no fair or poor results recorded. That track record makes Frederick a relatively strong market for renters seeking quality affordable housing.

54
Properties
2,563
Total units
90/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,764/mo

Affordability in Frederick, MD

The median asking rent in Frederick is $1,764 per month, against a median household income of $97,069 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 41% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community that can benefit from the city's 32 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 840 units.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
406 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Frederick Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Frederick had a violent crime rate of 406 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 83 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Frederick

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Frederick rates 83 (Very Walkable) for walking, 28 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 79 for biking.

Day-to-day errands are highly walkable and the city has a strong bike infrastructure, though riders who depend on public transit will find service more limited.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
32 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 32 schools across 1 district serve Frederick, including 19 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$97,069 median income

Cost of Living in Frederick, MD

The median household income in Frederick is $97,069 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market-rate rent is $1,764 per month, which means affordable and income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for renters who qualify.

  • Median household income: $97,069/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,764/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 41% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Lease Lantern tracks 32 HUD-assisted and income-based properties with 840 total units in Frederick. Income limits for these programs are set by HUD and vary by household size.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 32 affordable housing properties in Frederick have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is not a notable concern for HUD-assisted renters in this city based on current flood mapping data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 90/100(29 of 54 scored)
90+ (17)70–89 (12)No score (25)

54 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Frederick, MD

Frederick is a mid-size Maryland city where 41 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a citywide median rent of $1,764 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), the 840 income-restricted units across 32 HUD-assisted properties here can offer meaningful relief for cost-burdened renters.

Property Conditions

Of the 29 scored properties in Frederick, 17 earned an Excellent rating and 12 earned a Good rating, with none falling into Fair or Poor -- a strong overall picture based on HUD inspection data.

Flood Risk

None of the 32 mapped properties in Frederick carry a high flood risk designation, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about environmental exposure.

Getting Around

Frederick scores 83 (Very Walkable) and 79 for bikeability according to Walk Score, making it a practical choice for residents without a car for daily errands. Transit options are more limited, with a transit score of 28 (Some Transit), so households that depend on public transportation may want to confirm specific routes near any property they consider.

Schools

Frederick is served by one school district with 32 public schools -- 19 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Maryland income limits (2026)Maryland public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Maryland

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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