Are you tired of the big city fuss and stress yet you can't let go of an urban lifestyle? We all know that finding a balance between these two is not easy, yet there is a place where you can have the best of both worlds: Frederick, MD.
If there is anything that this city offers it is balance. You'd be living in a small (still walkable!) city, relaxed and close to nature, while also having all the services and activities that a big city offers, such as restaurants, art galleries, great public schools, among others.
Our 10 reasons why to move to Frederick, MD.
1.-Great downtown area
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Frederick's downtown has come a long way since the 1976 flood. It was due to this tragic event that the Carroll Creek was built. Ever since then, the downtown area has done nothing but grow and revive. You can now find indie shops, restaurants, galleries, residences, businesses and historic buildings.
The whole area is a living and breathing historic downtown. There is also a growing number of high-tech firms in Frederick, so if you put all of these ingredients together (art, technology, history), the city ends up becoming a cool and funky place to live in, with a very special vibe of its own.
2.- Perfect balance between country-city lifestyles
While having all the of the city's activities mentioned above, Frederick is also still connected to its agricultural roots. There are working farms nearby and several farmer's markets are held, as well as the Great Frederick Fair, which promotes agriculture. There are more farms in Frederick County than there are in any other state counties.
Now, not only is there agriculture going on but you can also enjoy a nature-related outdoors lifestyle, since there are many parks to enjoy, such as the Catoctin Mountain National Park or the Cunningham Falls State Park. Frederick County also has many with wine trails and a growing microbrewery culture in the city. Once again, perfect balance!
3.- Easy commute to major cities
There
are several
ways to
commute to
some major
cities.
For example, for
those who commute
to DC or Northern
Virginia, there is
a train that
travels three
times on weekday
mornings or there
are buses that go
into local metros.
Plus, there are
also 3
major airports
within an hour
drive
distance
(Reagan, Dulled
International and
BWI International)
and an Amtrak
train to NYC from
Baltimore. You can
take a shuttle
from Frederick to
Baltimore to catch
this 4 hour train
ride to NYC. The
commuting
is so easy
that some
people
actually work
at some of
these major
cities but
live in
Frederick.
At
the end of the
day, it's less
stressful and yes,
housing is cheaper
(we'll get to
that).
4.- Close to mountains and beaches as well
Not only it is easy to commute from Frederick to major cities, but there are also mountains and beaches that you can "escape" to as well. Frederick is 2–1/2 hours from the Western Maryland mountains and 2–1/2 hours from the ocean. You can satisfy your different traveling needs and wants in no time!
5.- It is affordable
Many
people have moved
from DC to
Frederick due to
DC's high (almost
unaffordable!)
housing prices.
This has of course
increased housing
costs in Frederick
but it
is still way
more
affordable to
live
here
than it is in DC.
Houses in
Frederick come in
all sizes and
prices, from tiny
historic homes
(downtown) to
regular homes or
even mansions. As
of February 2017,
the
median home
price is about
$260K,
which is lower
than the state
average. If we
combine these low
home prices with
the many free
activities there
are to do in
Frederick, turns
out it this a very
affordable city to
live in and
enjoy.
6.- Growing businesses
Richard
Griffin,
Frederick’s
director of
Economic
Development, says
that Frederick
is a great
place to
invest in
business.
The current
largest employer
is Fort Detrick,
with nearly 9,500
employees. There
is also
AstraZeneca, an
international
pharmaceutical
producer and
researcher. The
biotech research
and development is
growing in the
area as well.
There are over 3,400
businesses
located in
Frederick, 600 of
them located in
the city’s
historic downtown
area.
7.- There is art!
As George Bernard Shaw said, "you use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul". Art matters and in this town, it is alive and well, since you can find:
- Many small theaters, art galleries and public art
- The Weinburg Center for performing arts
- The Maryland Shakespeare Festival
- Several museums, including the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
- The Delaplaine Arts center
8.- A Real four seasons weather
Although
weather is all
over the map
lately, we can say
that Frederick's
inhabitants still
enjoy
the whole 4
seasons.
For instance, the
surrounding
mountains look
beautiful during
the fall and you
can go skiing
during winter at
the northern part
of the country.
Same with the
corresponding
spring and summer
activities.
9.- Public schools
Frederick
currently ranks
No.
1 in the state
for its public
school
system.
It is also home to
Frederick
Community College,
a campus of Mount
St. Mary’s and
Hood College. So
be not afraid to
move here with
your family, since
education is a
priority in this
city and there are
great schools to
choose from.
10.- It's livable!
Frederick is a livable town: You can find it all at a walking distance (forget about traffic, parking and driving); There are outdoor activities to enjoy; You can find a variety of restaurants and art-related activities; The people from the shops actually know you by your name. Is is a friendly city with a vibe of its own!
In all, and as we've said it before, Frederick is the perfect balance between a city and a country lifestyle. What are you waiting for?
Moving? Next step:
If you indeed make up your mind about moving to Frederick, your next step would be to find a moving company that you can trust. It is important to find an experienced and qualified company so the moving process turns out to be a rather good one. Do your homework well, do some research and avoid moving nightmares.
Victory Van is an awarded moving company that has been moving families and businesses for many years now. Being an Allied Van Agent, we guarantee that we won't be "practicing" with your furniture or items. Give us a call or get your free online quote, we are always happy to assist you.
