21703 scores 5.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (least walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 21703?

The closest Metro station to the center of 21703 is Shady Grove, about 23.4 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 21703?

In 21703, median rent is $1,769 a month and the median home value is $343,900, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much does it cost to move to Frederick, MD 21703?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Frederick, MD 21703

Southwest Frederick, including Ballenger Creek and the Westview area by I-270, makes up 21703. It is mostly townhouse communities and single-family subdivisions from the 1980s onward, many with HOA parking rules, plus apartments near the Westview office parks. US-15, US-340 and I-270 meet here, so the drive toward Montgomery County starts quickly, and Shady Grove Metro is about 23 miles south.

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Frederick, MD 21703 at a glance.

ZIP 21703, Frederick County. Tap a card for the details.

SafetyNo data for this ZIPSee the map
Walkability5.1Least walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organic1.9 miSee the map
Restaurants10popular spots1 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes0cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools24schoolswithin 5 miles · 16 public, 8 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People39,606residentsmedian household income $103,028See the data

Top picks near 21703

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

a.k.a. Friscos Restaurant, Catering and Beer & WineMust visit
Restaurant · $ · 4632 Wedgewood Blvd, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.6
1,776 reviews · 1.3 mi
Toppings Pizza Company
Italian Restaurant · $ · 5330 New Design Rd, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.4
340 reviews · 1.4 mi
Wawa
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 5833 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.2
230 reviews · 1.1 mi
Eastern 89
Chinese Restaurant · $ · 5328 New Design Rd, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.2
186 reviews · 1.4 mi
Charleys Cheesesteaks
Sandwich Shop · $ · 6459 Corporate Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.4
179 reviews · 0.4 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 5308 New Design Rd, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.3
128 reviews · 1.4 mi

Reported crime around 21703.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

We don't have crime data for this ZIP. The police departments here don't publish where incidents happen. Our crime maps cover Washington, DC, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Baltimore City and Prince William County.

Life without a car around 21703.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Frederick, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

3 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 21703

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Giant Food5316 New Design Rd, Frederick1.4 mi
Food Lion6920 Crestwood Blvd, Frederick1.7 mi
MOM's Organic Market5273 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick1.9 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 21703. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

You'll likely drive to shop

Nearest: Giant Food, 1.4 mi

Nearest Metro station

23.4 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Shady Grove

EPA Walkability Index

5.1 / 20

Least walkable

Average of 3 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 21703.

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.

a.k.a. Friscos Restaurant, Catering and Beer & WineMust visit
Restaurant · $ · 4632 Wedgewood Blvd, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.6
1,776 reviews · 1.3 mi
Toppings Pizza Company
Italian Restaurant · $ · 5330 New Design Rd, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.4
340 reviews · 1.4 mi
Charleys Cheesesteaks
Sandwich Shop · $ · 6459 Corporate Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.4
179 reviews · 0.4 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 5308 New Design Rd, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.3
128 reviews · 1.4 mi
Wawa
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 5833 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.2
230 reviews · 1.1 mi
Eastern 89
Chinese Restaurant · $ · 5328 New Design Rd, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.2
186 reviews · 1.4 mi
Roy Rogers
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 301 Ballenger Center Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
4.1
843 reviews · 1.4 mi
Taco Bell
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 305 Ballenger Center Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
3.9
692 reviews · 1.5 mi
Paisano's Pizza
Pizza Restaurant · $ · 5868 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
3.9
438 reviews · 1.3 mi
Subway
Sandwich Shop · $ · 5854 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, USA
3.7
126 reviews · 1.2 mi

The most popular coffee near 21703.

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.

Google lists no cafes and coffee shops within a mile and a half of this ZIP.

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

16 / 8

Closest schools

Tuscarora Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.1 mi
Tuscarora High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.3 mi
LAUREL HALL SCHOOL - FREDERICK
private · other
1.9 mi
LAUREL HALL SCHOOL
private · other
1.9 mi
FREDERICK BAPTIST ACADEMY
private · other
1.9 mi
Ballenger Creek Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.9 mi
Ballenger Creek Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
2.0 mi
Orchard Grove Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
2.4 mi
ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC PREP
private · high
2.5 mi
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
public charter · middle · grades PK–08
2.8 mi
FREDERICK ADVENTIST ACADEMY
private · elementary
2.8 mi
Crestwood Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
3.0 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Frederick.

Air quality

67 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

9.8 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 21703.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

39,606

Suburban

Median age

35.5

Mostly young

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$103,028

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$343,900

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,769/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

66.7%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

41.3%

Mixed backgrounds

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

33.3 min

Typical commute

U.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 21703: 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 21703 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 21703, from the same public data as the report above.

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21703 scores 5.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (least walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.