EXPLORE THE FT. MEADE REGION
Frederick County
Frederick County is the largest county in Maryland with 664 square miles of land. The county is less than one hour from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Frederick County has a highly rated public school system, and close-by institutions of higher education. Historical attractions, agriculture and antique shops make this a well-traveled destination for many.
County Web site: www.co.frederick.md.us
Population
| Total Population | 227,802 |
| Age, Race, and Ethnicity | |
| Under 5 Years Old | 6.8% |
| Under 18 Years Old | 25.4% |
| 65 Years and Over | 9.8% |
| Median Age | 35.5 |
| White | 86.1% |
| Black/African-American | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 5.2% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% |
| Household and Economic Indicators | |
| Median Household Income | $69,033 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
| Households with Children | 40.0% |
| Dwellings | |
| Owner-Occupied | 75% |
| Renter-Occuiped | 21% |
| Vacant | 3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| Living below Poverty | 5.9% |
| Crime Risk | 0.41 x National Average |
Frederick County Public Schools
www.fcps.org
Newsweek's 2008 Challenge Index ranked all FCPS high schools in the nation's top 5% in encouraging students to take Advanced Placement exams. Many of the 4,410 AP exams taken by Frederick County students earned scores that qualify for college credit.
| FY-2008 Operating Budget | $231,202,756 |
| Student Population | 40,566 |
| Teacher/Student Ratio | -- |
| High Schools | 10 |
| Middle Schools | 13 |
| Elementary Schools | 36 |
FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Frederick, Md.
www.frederick.edu
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Frostburg, Md.
www.frostburg.edu
HOOD COLLEGE
Frederick, Md.
www.hood.edu
MOUNT ST. MARYS UNIVERSITY
Emmitsburg, Md.
www.msmary.edu
Maryland Higher Education Commission
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MARC Train Service -Brunswick Line (www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/)
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Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Commuter Bus (www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/)
- Frederick County Transit (www.co.frederick.md.us/TransIt/)
| Commuter Mode of Transportation: | |
| Drive/Carpool | 92% |
| Public Transit | 1% |
| Walk/Bike/Other | 3% |
| Work at Home | 4% |
| Median Travel Time to Work | 25.1 minutes |
Below are the 2008 median purchase prices for townhouses and single-family homes, separated according to the driving distance to Fort Meade.
Miles from Fort Meade: 31-40 |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Purchase Price (2008) |
| 21771 | Mount Airy | $344,950 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 41-50 |
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| 21701 | Frederick | $275,750 |
| 21754 | Ijamsville | $499,950 |
| 21755 | Jefferson | $348,500 |
| 21774 | New Market | $410,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 51-60 |
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| 21702 | Frederick | $380,225 |
| 21703 | Frederick | $435,400 |
| 21704 | Frederick | $405,000 |
| 21710 | Adamstown | $500,000 |
| 21769 | Middletown | $413,300 |
| 21791 | Union Bridge | $340,000 |
| 21793 | Walkersville | $285,000 |
| 21798 | Woodsboro | $195,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 61-70 |
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| 21716 | Brunswick | $220,000 |
| 21758 | Knoxville | $401,750 |
| 21773 | Myersville | $427,450 |
| 21777 | Point of Rocks | $341,500 |
| 21788 | Thurmont | $250,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 70+ |
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| 21727 | Emmitsburg | $235,000 |
| 21780 | Sabillasville | $260,000 |
| SOURCES: The Washington Post, FedStats.gov, Frederick County Web site, Frederick County Public Schools' Web site, Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.dls.gov), and Google Maps. | ||
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