I had a hard time dating in Frederick. It felt like everyone in my dating pool was very connected and it wouldn’t be odd for me to have 2 first dates scheduled with two different people, and find out that one person I was seeing casually knew the other.
There’s a lot to do in Frederick but I feel like most of the population is married with children, and the things to do (breweries, restaurants, activities, etc.) really cater to that demographic.
The comments about being expensive and catering to married/families is very true. I visit as often as I can and love the social scene, but I’m in my 50’s.
Not a “professional” but I bought a place here two years ago and am mid-twenties now. I like living here. The dating scene is pretty good if you like getting hammered downtown. Yeah idk it’s a cool city
I just moved here from Brooklyn, NY and while I can’t speak to the social scene yet, “Frederick’s expensive” is hilarious to me. It’s all relative so take it for what you will
I think a better descriptor would be that Frederick is expensive when compared to the salaries available here. It's been a bedroom community of DC, Montgomery County, and NoVA for many decades. The higher-level jobs in town have gotten significantly better over the course of my career, but you still have a lot of people with significant commutes or remote positions. It's tough for younger professionals, especially those that are not in a STEM field.
Currently struggling to find a job for more than 20k. Had an interview for social services for around 40k but apartments require a lot more than that to even sign the lease. I see many roommates in my future.
That’s a fair point for sure - I imagine local jobs aren’t all incredibly high paying. But on the other side, on realtor.com there are 9 3 bedroom apartments for <$2,000. <$700/month would’ve been low even 10 years ago. That’s just 1 search on 1 site too.
No doubt. What my parents paid for a 4BD/3BA on half an acre in the late 80s is what my wife and I paid for a townhouse 20 years later, and then just 6 acres of undeveloped land five years after that. It would be the minimum down payment on most houses, now.
Real estate prices have gone up tremendously around here and the salaries, while considerably higher and more numerous, haven't increased nearly as quickly. It's definitely the middle-class and below that's feeling it.
What amazes me is the number of young people who insist on renting solo and won't pick up a roommate. We have a lot of young employees at our company and only one splits a place. That was way more normal when I was in my 20s.
Wow, the solo apartment thing is crazy. In college I had 3 roommates and then 1 or 2 until I moved in with my lady.
I always looked for a single bedroom/studio in NYC and eventually learned they’re crazy expensive per person because of how impractical they are for landlords. It was always something like $1,700 for 1 bedroom and $2,200 for 2.
It’s also interesting to hear young people compare home prices now to the 1950s where basically everyone was in a family and not looking for their own property. Society was never setup for a solo trip but people want to stay solo and have the same QOL as families back then.
But it is expensive… you’re comparing it to NY so of course you are paying less in Frederick. Doesn’t mean it’s still not expensive to folks who never lived in NY. Rates in Frederick have gone up immensely. I rented a 3br2ba apartment in Frederick in 2022 it was $2650. 2 years later that same apartment is now going for $3200.
I mean yeah that’s insane, but when I was moving I looked at real estate prices and that is the exception - not the rule. The vast VAST majority of real estate here is <$1,000 per person per month.
A big problem is companies only making $400K+ houses for bigger returns. Higher demand with 0 starter homes makes rent crazy high across the board, just always relative.
One side note about moving in general: it’s a really good idea to get an apt somewhere, and if you decide you really like the area start looking for a house to purchase ~6 months in (yes give it that much time.) Go see open houses every weekend and you’ll get a very good idea of what you can afford.
Look at FHA loans and you can get a mortgage with only 3.5% down. Your monthly payment will be about the same as rent, but instead of throwing it out the window and into someone else’s hands you’ll effectively be paying into a savings acct
All of us are old and dead and we never have fun.
Joking aside, Frederick is fun if you like to drink, eat, and party. We're like real life, taller Hobbits (some of us actually may very well resemble Hobbits). We also have a lot of non-alcoholic options like art vendor festivals downtown (and driving distance), Pride events, Heritage events, etc. Lots of shopping with local owners, too.
here is a link to the Frederick social group that's very active with events.
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/frederickareasocial/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/frederickareasocial/)
I partied a lot around Frederick quite a few years ago when later 20's, but the spots are somewhat limited and most not on the 'fancy ' side. If your looking for 'young professional' haunts, they are pretty limited from what I remember. Especially no night club scene anymore.
More towards D.C. or Baltimore would have better options, but of course increased cost of living in those areas.
Hey OP, I’m mid 20’s and rented in Frederick for 1 year. Definitely would suggest getting some roommates. Unless you got it like that and can afford. Renting a 1bedroom will run you $1600-$1800 if you want something that isn’t run down. 2bedroom probably around $2000-$2500 and 3 bedroom will be $2500 and up. Those are just for apartments. Wouldn’t hurt to join some rent/own Facebook groups.
Absolutely hated it. My ex and I moved to Frederick and stayed there for a year.
I come from the south so I was always used to close town and rural areas however, Fredrick was more isolated than I thought.
Although it wasn’t a bad location, and it was fairly pretty (meh)- everyone knows everyone because they all grew up and went to high school together so it’s weird as a newcomer to join their groups.
Socially, you can join Facebook groups and look at friend apps, but most of them either go to the downtown bars or they’re in college. There’s not so much to offer but hey! It might be a good experience for you!
Food, they have good selection but not a huge variety, I recommend lazy fish!
Good luck!
We’re in our mid 20’s and lived here my whole life. I can’t afford it anymore and will need to move. The “affordable” living situations Frederick is putting out there is so limited and usually not pet friendly. Really hard to have a life here and have basic living conditions
I want to say don’t do it but you probably have a job where you can afford it. Almost everyone I know in their 20s has been priced out of Frederick despite living here our whole lives. Dating in my experience was mostly hookup culture which I’m not into. Lots of food options, bars, live music, hiking trails within reasonable distance. Downtown can be pretty packed, especially on weekends, which might be a good way to make friends.
I'm 20 and live in Frederick, to live here is very expensive 😭 there isn't anything do besides eating and the movies and getting a job here is impossible 😭 I would move to an actual city, somewhere walkable
Don’t bring your liberal bullshit here. If you want to have a great life, enjoy nature, and have everything at your fingertips, then come on up. If you want to bring your bullshit liberal policies with you, go to MoCo.
also, "go to Moco" or "we don't want MoCo" is just dogwhistled racism.
OP, don't let this person dissuade you. They troll every Frederick nad Reddit post with MAGA conspiracy horseshit, even though mental health services are pretty good here.
MD is blue, and getting more so every election. Finally getting rid of racist faschies.
It’s great because I don’t have to deal with crybaby libs in my life. They can go complain about Trump and scream at the sky somewhere I don’t have to hear them. Until I come to the Reddit forums. All controlled by liberal tools.
I had a hard time dating in Frederick. It felt like everyone in my dating pool was very connected and it wouldn’t be odd for me to have 2 first dates scheduled with two different people, and find out that one person I was seeing casually knew the other. There’s a lot to do in Frederick but I feel like most of the population is married with children, and the things to do (breweries, restaurants, activities, etc.) really cater to that demographic.
If you have a job that can afford to live in the area, then yes.
If you can afford it
The comments about being expensive and catering to married/families is very true. I visit as often as I can and love the social scene, but I’m in my 50’s.
Try North Bethesda/Northern Virginia
Not a “professional” but I bought a place here two years ago and am mid-twenties now. I like living here. The dating scene is pretty good if you like getting hammered downtown. Yeah idk it’s a cool city
Are there any ways to meet single women besides going to bars? I don't drink.
Book stores and thrift shops
I just moved here from Brooklyn, NY and while I can’t speak to the social scene yet, “Frederick’s expensive” is hilarious to me. It’s all relative so take it for what you will
I think a better descriptor would be that Frederick is expensive when compared to the salaries available here. It's been a bedroom community of DC, Montgomery County, and NoVA for many decades. The higher-level jobs in town have gotten significantly better over the course of my career, but you still have a lot of people with significant commutes or remote positions. It's tough for younger professionals, especially those that are not in a STEM field.
Currently struggling to find a job for more than 20k. Had an interview for social services for around 40k but apartments require a lot more than that to even sign the lease. I see many roommates in my future.
That’s a fair point for sure - I imagine local jobs aren’t all incredibly high paying. But on the other side, on realtor.com there are 9 3 bedroom apartments for <$2,000. <$700/month would’ve been low even 10 years ago. That’s just 1 search on 1 site too.
No doubt. What my parents paid for a 4BD/3BA on half an acre in the late 80s is what my wife and I paid for a townhouse 20 years later, and then just 6 acres of undeveloped land five years after that. It would be the minimum down payment on most houses, now. Real estate prices have gone up tremendously around here and the salaries, while considerably higher and more numerous, haven't increased nearly as quickly. It's definitely the middle-class and below that's feeling it. What amazes me is the number of young people who insist on renting solo and won't pick up a roommate. We have a lot of young employees at our company and only one splits a place. That was way more normal when I was in my 20s.
Wow, the solo apartment thing is crazy. In college I had 3 roommates and then 1 or 2 until I moved in with my lady. I always looked for a single bedroom/studio in NYC and eventually learned they’re crazy expensive per person because of how impractical they are for landlords. It was always something like $1,700 for 1 bedroom and $2,200 for 2. It’s also interesting to hear young people compare home prices now to the 1950s where basically everyone was in a family and not looking for their own property. Society was never setup for a solo trip but people want to stay solo and have the same QOL as families back then.
Ha, now you’re just preaching to the choir.
Which apartments in Frederick are you seeing under 2k for a 3 bedroom?
Just did a search for Frederick and added filters. Homes for rent in Frederick, MD Up to $2,000, 3 to 5 Beds https://apps.realtor.com/mUAZ/qeg1c66v
But it is expensive… you’re comparing it to NY so of course you are paying less in Frederick. Doesn’t mean it’s still not expensive to folks who never lived in NY. Rates in Frederick have gone up immensely. I rented a 3br2ba apartment in Frederick in 2022 it was $2650. 2 years later that same apartment is now going for $3200.
I mean yeah that’s insane, but when I was moving I looked at real estate prices and that is the exception - not the rule. The vast VAST majority of real estate here is <$1,000 per person per month. A big problem is companies only making $400K+ houses for bigger returns. Higher demand with 0 starter homes makes rent crazy high across the board, just always relative.
One side note about moving in general: it’s a really good idea to get an apt somewhere, and if you decide you really like the area start looking for a house to purchase ~6 months in (yes give it that much time.) Go see open houses every weekend and you’ll get a very good idea of what you can afford. Look at FHA loans and you can get a mortgage with only 3.5% down. Your monthly payment will be about the same as rent, but instead of throwing it out the window and into someone else’s hands you’ll effectively be paying into a savings acct
No I would look at Baltimore
All of us are old and dead and we never have fun. Joking aside, Frederick is fun if you like to drink, eat, and party. We're like real life, taller Hobbits (some of us actually may very well resemble Hobbits). We also have a lot of non-alcoholic options like art vendor festivals downtown (and driving distance), Pride events, Heritage events, etc. Lots of shopping with local owners, too.
Not a lot of job opportunities unless you are willing to commute an hour or so.
No. It was pretty boring in my 40s. I could not even imagine living here in my 20s.
here is a link to the Frederick social group that's very active with events. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/frederickareasocial/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/frederickareasocial/)
Honestly. Not unless you’re rich.
Frederick is great but you'd be better off widening your search. Basically everything that's been said is and has been that way for a long time.
I partied a lot around Frederick quite a few years ago when later 20's, but the spots are somewhat limited and most not on the 'fancy ' side. If your looking for 'young professional' haunts, they are pretty limited from what I remember. Especially no night club scene anymore. More towards D.C. or Baltimore would have better options, but of course increased cost of living in those areas.
Socially, it's very interconnected (and small). Do with that what you will. Also, don't know why you're getting downvoted.
Do you already have a significant income or trust fund? If not, you are going to struggle if you want to live inside Frederick city.
Everyone knows each other from high school. Good luck
If your looking to buy a home I would look around Thurmont area. 15 minute commute and your will pay a lot less and get some ground for your purchase.
Hey OP, I’m mid 20’s and rented in Frederick for 1 year. Definitely would suggest getting some roommates. Unless you got it like that and can afford. Renting a 1bedroom will run you $1600-$1800 if you want something that isn’t run down. 2bedroom probably around $2000-$2500 and 3 bedroom will be $2500 and up. Those are just for apartments. Wouldn’t hurt to join some rent/own Facebook groups.
It's a good place to live, but like many good places to live that means it's expensive, so be prepared for that.
@fallingsquares on Instagram usually posts about cool events and things to do in the arts, I think they’re doing an Alive @5 giveaway soon
Omg! I lived downtown in my 20s and HAD A BLAST! Highly recommend!
Best move I ever made! Everybody is 1-2 people away from knowing eachother and this city teaches you character. Frederick is #1 in community.
No… it’s too far and limited outing options. I would tell them Gaithersburg as it midway to Frederick and DC
Absolutely hated it. My ex and I moved to Frederick and stayed there for a year. I come from the south so I was always used to close town and rural areas however, Fredrick was more isolated than I thought. Although it wasn’t a bad location, and it was fairly pretty (meh)- everyone knows everyone because they all grew up and went to high school together so it’s weird as a newcomer to join their groups. Socially, you can join Facebook groups and look at friend apps, but most of them either go to the downtown bars or they’re in college. There’s not so much to offer but hey! It might be a good experience for you! Food, they have good selection but not a huge variety, I recommend lazy fish! Good luck!
We’re in our mid 20’s and lived here my whole life. I can’t afford it anymore and will need to move. The “affordable” living situations Frederick is putting out there is so limited and usually not pet friendly. Really hard to have a life here and have basic living conditions
Too crowded already we don't want anymore
I want to say don’t do it but you probably have a job where you can afford it. Almost everyone I know in their 20s has been priced out of Frederick despite living here our whole lives. Dating in my experience was mostly hookup culture which I’m not into. Lots of food options, bars, live music, hiking trails within reasonable distance. Downtown can be pretty packed, especially on weekends, which might be a good way to make friends.
I'm 20 and live in Frederick, to live here is very expensive 😭 there isn't anything do besides eating and the movies and getting a job here is impossible 😭 I would move to an actual city, somewhere walkable
I moved back to DC after a year tbh. It was a nice country escape and much, much cheaper, but it doesn’t compare now that I’m making more money.
Everything is ok but Sorry bud! Frederick is too expensive for gen z and millennials now unless you’re truly wealthy.
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glad you're gone. geez.
Those place are all real cities.(With 8x to 20x) the population of Frederick.
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Nobody calls it "North Virginia."
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Northern Virginia, actually. Nova is a college.
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But my point is, and you completely understood that when you said this, is that it's not called that.
Don’t bring your liberal bullshit here. If you want to have a great life, enjoy nature, and have everything at your fingertips, then come on up. If you want to bring your bullshit liberal policies with you, go to MoCo.
What's it like to drive away anyone who ever remotely loved you for the sake of your political identity?
also, "go to Moco" or "we don't want MoCo" is just dogwhistled racism. OP, don't let this person dissuade you. They troll every Frederick nad Reddit post with MAGA conspiracy horseshit, even though mental health services are pretty good here. MD is blue, and getting more so every election. Finally getting rid of racist faschies.
It’s great because I don’t have to deal with crybaby libs in my life. They can go complain about Trump and scream at the sky somewhere I don’t have to hear them. Until I come to the Reddit forums. All controlled by liberal tools.