Electricity rates in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD ranks 9 of 41 Maryland cities for the newest homes (median year built 1990). Frederick, Maryland has 80,617 residents in 32,182 households; 49.3% heat with electricity.
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Frederick on the map
Frederick County, with Frederick marked
Who supplies Frederick
Frederick County lists 1 utility for Frederick, MD, a city of 80,617: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Frederick County page.
Housing and heating in Frederick
Frederick, MD: 11,932 of 34,181 homes were built before 1980 and 10,487 in 2000 or later. Frederick, MD has 10,704 detached houses, 10,535 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 34 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Frederick, MD
% of homes by decade built, Frederick, MD
- 12pre-40
- 240s
- 650s
- 760s
- 770s
- 1580s
- 1990s
- 1600s
- 1210s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Frederick, MD
| Frederick, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MD, median year built | 1990 | 1990 | +0 years | 9 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, built before 1980 | 34.9% | 34.8% | +0.2 points | 30 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, built 2000 or later | 30.7% | 30.8% | -0.1 points | 11 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, detached houses | 31.3% | 60.2% | -28.9 points | 34 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 30.8% | 14.4% | +16.4 points | 17 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, mobile homes | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.7 points | 23 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, renter households | 40.8% | 23.0% | +17.9 points | 13 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, median home value | $365,200 | $437,700 | -$72,500 | 30 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, median gross rent a month | $1,688 | $1,706 | -$18 | 25 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, people per household | 2.45 | 2.71 | -0.26 | 31 of 41 |
Facts about Frederick
- Residents of Frederick, MD, ACS 2023
- 80,6175 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Frederick, MD
- $95,15028 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Frederick, MD
- 32,1822.51 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Frederick, MD
- 59.2%19,047 owners and 13,135 renter households
- Housing units in Frederick, MD
- 34,1811,999 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Frederick, MD
- 49.3%15,862 of 32,182 homes
- Land area of Frederick, MD
- 24.0 sq mi3,364.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Frederick, MD
- 2.1%at 929 kWh a month over the $95,150 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Frederick, MD
- 333NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 413.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Frederick, MD
- 199011,932 of 34,181 homes (34.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Frederick, MD
- $365,200$1,688 gross rent a month, 5.55% of value a year
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Compare Frederick with nearby cities
| City near Frederick, MD | Distance from Frederick | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 80,617 | $95,150 | 1990 | $365,200 | 333 | 15.0% |
| Germantown, MD | 19.7 mi southeast | 90,521 (+9,904) | $112,149 (+$16,999) | 1989 (-1 yr) | $401,400 (+$36,200) | 546 (+213) | 19.2% (+4.2 pts) |
| Montgomery Village, MD | 20.3 mi southeast | 34,161 (-46,456) | $96,487 (+$1,337) | 1980 (-10 yr) | $367,100 (+$1,900) | 540 (+207) | 17.1% (+2.1 pts) |
| Hagerstown, MD | 21.7 mi northwest | 43,490 (-37,127) | $49,957 (-$45,193) | 1962 (-28 yr) | $207,700 (-$157,500) | 215 (-118) | 10.3% (-4.7 pts) |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 23.0 mi southeast | 69,225 (-11,392) | $107,496 (+$12,346) | 1989 (-1 yr) | $484,500 (+$119,300) | 662 (+329) | 23.9% (+8.9 pts) |
| Eldersburg, MD | 24.7 mi east | 30,626 (-49,991) | $146,598 (+$51,448) | 1988 (-2 yr) | $478,800 (+$113,600) | 388 (+55) | 20.8% (+5.8 pts) |
Cost of living with electricity in Frederick
Frederick, MD: 32,182 households at $1,350 a year per home for electricity (Frederick County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $43.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,140 a year per household.
| Group in Frederick, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Frederick, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MD, all households | 32,182 | $1,350 | $43.4 million | 1.42% |
| Frederick, MD, homeowners | 19,047 | $1,486 | $28.3 million | 1.56% |
| Frederick, MD, renters | 13,135 | $910 | $12.0 million | 0.96% |
Outage risk around Frederick
Frederick, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 325 wind and 8 tornado, 413.1 per 100,000 residents of 80,617. Top gust near Frederick, MD: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Frederick, MD: $3.7M.
Reports within 15 miles of Frederick, MD
wind and tornado reports, Frederick, MD
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- 49'19
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- 36'25
| Frederick, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MD, 2015 | 27 | 1 | 28 |
| Frederick, MD, 2016 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Frederick, MD, 2017 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Frederick, MD, 2018 | 30 | 2 | 32 |
| Frederick, MD, 2019 | 48 | 1 | 49 |
| Frederick, MD, 2020 | 28 | 1 | 29 |
| Frederick, MD, 2021 | 33 | 2 | 35 |
| Frederick, MD, 2022 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Frederick, MD, 2023 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Frederick, MD, 2024 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Frederick, MD, 2025 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
Who lives in Frederick: income, cars, homes
In Frederick, MD, 6,788 of 12,814 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 12,843 households moved in since 2018 and 3,339 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 43,347 workers in Frederick, MD, 6,506 work from home, 30,601 drive alone, 775 ride transit and 1,249 walk. 7,402 residents of Frederick, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.1. In Frederick, MD, 2,116 households own no vehicle and 18,031 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Frederick, MD homes: 20,281 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,262 none or one, median 5.8 rooms. In Frederick, MD, 4,615 of 32,182 households earn under $35,000, 7,661 $35,000-$75,000, 11,150 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,756 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Frederick, MD
| Frederick, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MD, households under $35,000 | 14.3% | 18 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, households $150,000 or more | 27.2% | 28 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, residents below poverty | 9.4% | 15 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, median age | 37.1 | 26 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 59.3% | 25 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, households without a vehicle | 6.6% | 25 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 56.0% | 20 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, workers at home | 15.0% | 29 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, cost-burdened renters | 53.0% | 12 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, moved in since 2018 | 39.9% | 11 of 41 |
| Frederick, MD, moved in before 2000 | 10.4% | 39 of 41 |
Analyst note on Frederick
Frederick, MD counts 80,617 residents in 32,182 households, on 24.0 square miles. Household income in Frederick, MD is $95,150; 19,047 of its 32,182 households own. 15,862 of the 32,182 occupied homes in Frederick, MD heat with electricity.
Frederick, MD has 34,181 housing units, 1,999 of them vacant or seasonal. Frederick, MD ranks 9 of 41 Maryland cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (49%). Frederick, MD ranks 12 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest median home value ($365,200).
Frederick, MD ranks 12 of 41 Maryland cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (53.0%).
ZIP codes in Frederick
| ZIP area touching Frederick, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Frederick | Share of Frederick's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 21701 (Frederick, MD) | 28.9% | 47.9% |
| 21702 (Frederick, MD) | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| 21703 (Frederick, MD) | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| 21705 (Frederick, MD) | 100.0% | 0.1% |
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Questions on Frederick
Frederick: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Frederick, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Frederick County lists 1 utility.
Frederick: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Frederick, MD: rank 5 of 41 by its 80,617 residents, rank 28 of 41 by $95,150 median income.
Frederick: how many homes heat with electricity?
Frederick, MD: 15,862 of 32,182 occupied homes, 49.3%; Frederick County 50.2%.
Frederick: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 2.1% of the $95,150 median income in Frederick, MD.
Frederick: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Frederick, MD may be closed.
Frederick: damaging storms reported nearby?
333 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Frederick, MD, 2015 to 2025, 413.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Frederick?
Frederick, MD: median home built 1990; 11,932 of 34,181 homes (34.9%) predate 1980, 10,704 are detached and 10,535 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Frederick, MD renters struggle with rent?
6,788 of 12,814 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Frederick, MD work from home?
6,506 of 43,347 workers.
How many residents of Frederick, MD live below the poverty line?
7,402 residents.