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Living in Frederick

Frederick has an average Walk Score of 47 with 65,239 residents.

Frederick does not have many bike lanes.

The most walkable Frederick neighborhoods are Downtown, Carrollton and Baker Park.

Nearby Frederick Apartments on Redfin

47 Walk Score of Frederick, MD

Frederick is a Car-Dependent city

Most errands require a car.

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Photo of McFawn's Pedicab in Frederick

McFawn's Pedicab

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Culler Lake

Most errands require a car in Frederick.

Frederick Apartments for Rent

Frederick Neighborhoods

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Population

1 Downtown 85 - 80 3,263
2 Carrollton 72 - 52 1,626
3 Baker Park 68 - 78 647
4 Frederick Heights 65 - 40 2,365
5 College Estates 63 - 60 554
6 Heather Ridge 57 - 55 749
7 Taskers Chance 53 - 41 2,021
8 Willowcrest 53 - 43 531
9 Waterford 49 - 59 742
10 Hillcrest Orchards 46 - 36 1,513
11 Old Farm 44 - 55 845
12 Amber Meadows 40 - 40 1,920
13 Overlook 36 - 32 1,601
14 Tuscarora Knolls 31 - 35 644
15 Walnut Ridge 27 - 37 1,076
16 Dearbought 27 - 33 2,001
17 Wormans Mill 23 - 31 1,879
18 Fredericktowne Village 23 - 35 1,653
19 Golf View 20 - 26 544
20 Willow Brook 14 - 29 1,051
21 North Crossing 13 - 30 1,326
22 Whittier 12 - 31 3,372
23 Monoarch Ridge 11 - 27 710
24 Emerald Farm 7 - 26 589

Eating & Drinking

There are about 274 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Frederick.

People in Frederick can walk to an average of 1 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for McFawn's PedicabIf you’re in the Historic District for a leisurely afternoon, taking a pedi-cab is a great way to slow down and see some of our beautiful city. If you’re shopping, dining or sight-seeing, or enjoying a First Saturday event, you’ll enjoy a pedi-cab.

Karen Highland
on McFawn's Pedicab

47 Bike Score of Frederick, MD

Frederick is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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Photo of Baker Park in Frederick

Baker Park

Photo of Baker Park Covered Bridge in Frederick

Baker Park Covered Bridge

Photo of Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick

Carroll Creek Linear Park

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Frederick Town Realty

Photo of Everedy Square Shab Row in Frederick

Everedy Square Shab Row

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Roads and Rails Museum

thumbnail for Carroll Creek Linear ParkCarroll Creek Linear Park runs through the downtown area of Frederick, keeping Carroll Creek at bay, and providing a beautiful linear park with shops and restaurants and spaces to enjoy downtown Frederick.

Karen Highland
on Carroll Creek Linear Park

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