Nearly one third of the population say that they’d prefer to live in a suburban area compared to urban or rural areas, according to the personal-finance website WalletHub who last week released its report on 2023’s Best Small Cities in America, with Frederick, MD listed in the top 10%.
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The report stated; “No two small cities are made equal, though, so which ones outshine the rest? To find out, WalletHub compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 45 key indicators of livability. They range from housing costs to school-system quality to restaurants per capita.”
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“Small-city life can be best for those who appreciate more wiggle room, fewer degrees of separation and shorter commutes, to name just a few of its advantages. Granted, these little urban areas demand some tradeoffs, too, such as fewer restaurant options or shorter business hours.”
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The overall % rank for Frederick, MD was 90th (top 10%).

For the full report: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-small-cities-to-live-in/16581