Moving to Frederick, MD 21701
21701 holds downtown Frederick, with its church spires, Carroll Creek Park and rowhouse blocks around Market Street, plus the eastern side of the city out toward Spring Ridge. Historic homes downtown often mean narrow stairs and limited street parking, while east Frederick has newer townhouses and subdivisions. MARC trains run from the downtown Frederick station, and I-70 and I-270 meet nearby.
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Frederick, MD 21701 at a glance.
ZIP 21701, Frederick County. Tap a card for the details.
- Safety
No data for this ZIPSee the map - Walkability
8Below average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map - Grocery
Trader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map - Restaurants
18+popular spots4 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list - Cafes
11cafes1 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list - Schools
27schoolswithin 5 miles · 22 public, 5 privateSee the list - Climate & Air
Coming soonSee the weather - People
40,787residentsmedian household income $97,769See the data
Top picks near 21701
The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.
- 4.7
2,929 reviews · 0.5 mi
- 4.6
1,683 reviews · 0.5 mi
- the Wine Kitchen on the CreekMust visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 50 Carroll Creek Way #160, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.61,499 reviews · 0.5 mi
- 4.6
1,397 reviews · 0.5 mi
- 4.6
640 reviews · 0.4 mi
- Cafe Nola
Cafe · $ · 4 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.32,043 reviews · 0.5 mi
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Reported crime around 21701.
Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.
Life without a car around 21701.
Grocery stores and Metro stations near Frederick, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.
11 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 21701
- Grocery store
- Metro station
Nearest grocery stores
- Giant Eagle1275 E Patrick St, Frederick0.8 mi
- Costco Wholesale10 Monocacy Blvd, Frederick0.9 mi
- Giant Eagle1305 W 7th Street, Frederick1 mi
- Common Market927 W 7th St, Frederick1.2 mi
- Walmart Supercenter7400 Guilford Dr, Frederick1.3 mi
- Common Market Food Co-Op5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick1.6 mi
Nearest Metro stations
No Metro stations within 2 miles.
Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 21701. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.
Grocery stores within 1 mile
2
One or two nearbyNearest: Giant Eagle, 0.8 mi
Nearest Metro station
23.9 mi
A short drive or bus rideShady Grove
EPA Walkability Index
8 / 20
Below average walkableAverage of 2 Census block groups within about half a mile
The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.
The most popular places to eat near 21701.
The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Frederick, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.
- 4.7
2,929 reviews · 0.5 mi
- 4.6
1,683 reviews · 0.5 mi
- the Wine Kitchen on the CreekMust visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 50 Carroll Creek Way #160, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.61,499 reviews · 0.5 mi
- 4.6
1,397 reviews · 0.5 mi
- Cafe Nola
Cafe · $ · 4 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.32,043 reviews · 0.5 mi
- Pistarro's
Italian Restaurant · $$ · 221 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.52,015 reviews · 0.3 mi
- Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar
Spanish Restaurant · $$ · 44 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.51,932 reviews · 0.5 mi
- JoJo's Restaurant & Tap House
Restaurant · $$ · 16-18 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.51,603 reviews · 0.5 mi
- Oscar’s Alehouse (West)
Restaurant · $$ · 906 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.51,578 reviews · 0.9 mi
- Brewer's Alley
Brewpub · $$ · 124 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.44,128 reviews · 0.5 mi
- Showroom
American Restaurant · $$ · 882 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.31,256 reviews · 0.8 mi
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The most popular coffee near 21701.
The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Frederick, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.
- 4.6
640 reviews · 0.4 mi
- Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
Coffee Shop · $ · 100 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.51,439 reviews · 0.2 mi
- Cafe Nola
Cafe · $ · 4 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.32,043 reviews · 0.5 mi
- Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 805 W 7th St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
4.2528 reviews · 1.1 mi
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Schools within 5 miles.
Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.
Elementary
13
Middle
5
High
9
Public / private
22 / 5
Closest schools
Frederick Classical Charter
public charter · middle · grades KG–08
2.1 mi
FREDERICK COUNTRY DAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · elementary
2.2 mi
Blue Heron Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
2.4 mi
Walkersville Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
2.4 mi
Walkersville High
public · high · grades 09–12
2.5 mi
Walkersville Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
2.6 mi
Rock Creek
public · high · grades PK–12
2.7 mi
Spring Ridge Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
3.4 mi
Frederick County Virtual
public · high · grades 09–12
3.4 mi
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
3.4 mi
Glade Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
3.5 mi
THE BANNER SCHOOL
private · elementary
3.5 mi
Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.
Weather and air in Frederick.
59 AQI
ModerateCurrent reading
8.4 µg/m³
Under the EPA standardEPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³
Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.
Who lives in 21701.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.
40,787
City size
39.2
A mix of agesU.S. average 38.9
$97,769
Upper-middle incomesU.S. average $74,580
$384,700
Established marketU.S. average $281,900
$1,519/mo
City-level rentsU.S. average $1,402/mo
66.3%
Mostly homeownersU.S. average 64.7%
48.4%
Well educatedU.S. average 35.4%
29.1 min
Typical commuteU.S. average 26.4 min
How Frederick County voted
Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.
- 2024Latest
- Harris
- 52.8%
- Trump
- 44.0%
- Other
- 3.2%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
- 2020
- Biden
- 53.3%
- Trump
- 43.7%
- Other
- 2.9%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
- 2016
- Clinton
- 45.0%
- Trump
- 47.4%
- Other
- 7.7%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%
Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.
Moving to Frederick 21701: what to know.
- Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
- Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
- The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.
Local moves in 21701 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.
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Straight answers about 21701, from the same public data as the report above.
Talk with Red Cat- 21701 scores 8 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Eagle, about 0.8 miles away.
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