What BestPlaces Users Say about Frederick
Located in the heart of Maryland, Frederick is a thriving city known for its rich history, charming downtown area, and close proximity to both Baltimore and Washington D.C. With a population of over 70,000, it offers a mix of suburban and urban living, making it a popular choice for families and young professionals alike. In order to get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Frederick, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to user "JG" on BestPlaces.net, "Frederick is a great city to raise a family in. The schools are excellent and there are plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy." This sentiment is echoed by user "LM" who says, "I have lived in Frederick my entire life and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. It has a small town feel with big city amenities." These reviews highlight the family-friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community in Frederick.
On the other hand, user "SB" has a different perspective, stating, "I moved to Frederick for work, but I can't wait to leave. The cost of living is too high and the traffic is unbearable." This negative review highlights some of the challenges that come with living in a rapidly growing city like Frederick. However, user "CM" offers a different perspective, saying, "I have lived in Frederick for over 20 years and I've seen it evolve into a bustling city with plenty of job opportunities. The traffic can be tough, but overall it's a great place to live." This review emphasizes the positives of living in Frederick, such as job opportunities and growth, while acknowledging the challenges.
Overall, the majority of user reviews paint a positive picture of living in Frederick. From its excellent schools and family-friendly atmosphere to its growing job market, it's clear that many residents are happy with their decision to call this city home. However, it's also important to consider the potential downsides, such as high cost of living and traffic, before making a decision to move to Frederick.
based on 19 ReviewsGet to know Frederick with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Frederick
Amazing town - 6/13/2007
A beautiful historic town. Plenty of things too do and close to the capital.Public schools are excellent and the colleges are too! The people are very friendly. Four seasons year round and a great place for all families and
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It costs to buy a home here! - 4/24/2007
Housing costs are high becuase there doesn't seem to be any constraints on development. Hemce, homes are being built in the 400K to 700K
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Frederick, Md - 2/2/2007
Great quality of life in an outstanding commuter location. Close to both Baltimore & Washington
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Frederick, MD - 1/15/2007
Wonderful city large enough to have all you want with the convience of a small town atmosphere. Three major airport all within an hours drive, outstanding medical facilities in a 50 miles radius. Lots to see and do in the D.C./Balimore area. Wonderful four seasons.
Drawbacks include cost of housing which is high. Increasing traffic makes rush hour even in Frederick a
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Climate - 7/18/2006
we moved here for the climate. the fall and spring are long and the winters in Summers mild. there's not too much snow and only hot for a few weeks during the
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Great town, cheaper housing than D.C, but great do - 6/7/2006
Great town. Within an hours drive of D.C. and Baltimore (depending on traffic!), at the apex of the two roads between them. Best of both worlds with a small town feel, but great downtown flair with shops and restaurants. A beautiful parklike setting downtown with waterfront restaurants. Great for families too...within 15 minutes of tons of state parks, close to the "country" atmosphere with mountain views, yet with an urban feel downtown if you'd
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Poor Infrastructure - 6/3/2006
Frederick has experienced massive growth in the past two decades. The result is overcrowded schools, inflated housing costs, and congested roads. There are very few decent-paying jobs in Frederick, and most work is found down I-270 in the Rockville/Bethesda/D.C. area. If you're considering moving here to work in these places, be prepared to spend many hours sitting in traffic. A 30 mile commute can sometimes take as much as 2.5 hours. Unfortunately, there are no viable alternative routes, and the primary alternate routes are just as clogged as the interstates. Public transportation is underfunded, inefficient, and
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Too expensive, too busy - 3/17/2006
We lived in Frederick for almost 3 years. It has everything, and it's close to DC and Baltimore. But it's quite crowded, and traffic is TERRIBLE! It has become a suburb of DC, and to commute takes forever. Even to go from one side of town to the other is a hassle. Also, property is outrageously expensive.
Other than that, if you have lots of money and don't mind traffic, it's not
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Frederick Charm - 3/4/2006
All fours seasons - none of them severe... Mountains, ocean, country, city, D.C., and major airports all within an hour or so... trains to anywhere too! Frederick is charming, quaint, with a touch of suburban spillover culture. We LOVE it
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