Employment Opportunities in Frederick Maryland

The most amazing thing about living in Frederick MD and working elsewhere is that unless you’re commuting South of Frederick, towards Montgomery County, MOST of the time you’ll be heading against the grain of traffic.  For example if you choose to move to Frederick and work in Hagerstown, when every body else is going down South Moutain, you’ll be going UP and mostly by yourself!

Why not just move to Hagerstown? Because the chances of your property values skyrocketing when the smoke clears with the credit crunch and housing bubble bust… you’re going to be a LOT better off buying a home in Frederick.

It’s well known that Montgomery County’s Technology Corridor is a mecca for computer geeks and chemistry types, it seems that quite a bit of geneome mapping and the like is going on there… but can you afford to actually live there?

Your best ‘bang for the buck’ is Working in Montgomery County and Living in Frederick County Maryland

There is a huge list of current high tech jobs on another site I operate: 

http://lifeinfrederickmaryland.com/2008/11/employment-opportunities-in-frederick.html

And here is Frederick County Government’s Guide to Working in or with Fort Detrick

 

And if you’re a small business owner seeking to move here at the foot of the Apalachian Mountains, here is the most recent report on the demographics of this great county:

According to the 2006 American Community Survey, Frederick County
had a medianhousehold income of $74,029.

This is $8,885 more than the median income of Maryland, $65,144.

Since 1979, when County residents made only $560 more than the
average State resident, Frederick County has continued to
increase the gap between the median income of the Maryland and
the County. Within the past 27 years, Frederick County residents
have increased their median household income by 114%.

The greatest increase in household income was between 1989 and
1999, when residents went from making $41,382 to $60,276 in 10
years; a 46% increase.

Even within the last 7 years residents have seen a 23% or
$13,753 increase in income

Jobs in Frederick County Maryland

Why move to Frederick Maryland?

Frederick Maryland’s Employment of course.

The right combination of higher paying jobs and less than Ultra pricey Montgomery county and Howard county cost of living.

What kinds of Jobs are there in Frederick County Md?

Fort Detrick

Frederick County Govt Work Force Services Guide to working at Fort Detrick

Fort Detrick offical Army website

US ARMY Medical Research Institute Employment page

There is an independent website called city-data.com that I’ve found where real people ask real questions about what it might be like to move to a certain area.

The questions and answers are very honest, both the pros and cons are publicly discussed by people that actually live in the cities being asked about.

For example someone who currently lives in Michigan just got a job offer here in Frederick Maryland and wanted to know about the quality of life here:

Based on a job offer, I am considering moving to Frederick,Maryland. As an single educated african american male in his early 30’s, can someone tell me how this city is,where are the places to live at, what are things to do and how is the commute from Frederick to Hagerstown?

http://www.city-data.com/forum/maryland/194712-moving-frederick-maryland-metro-detroit-michigan.html

Wondering about Business Opportunities in Frederick County Maryland?

From the Official City of Frederick Tourism Website:

http://www.businessinfrederick.com/

Founded in 1745 Frederick’s history is rich in heritage, opportunity and innovation

Today, Frederick’s attraction for businesses is stronger than ever, with dynamic opportunities for growth, expansion and success.

Located less than an hour from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Frederick is the second largest city in Maryland, offering a balanced and thriving economy, a highly educated workforce, and a quality of life that is nothing short of enviable.

From its world-class business parks and thriving commercial corridors to its classic historic district, Frederick offers tremendous opportunities for expanding businesses, corporate offices, technology companies and entrepreneurial start-ups.

And look at this website with the cost of living here in Frederick Maryland compared to other cities:

http://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living-calculator/Maryland-Frederick