Fort Detrick, Maryland, a neighborhood within the city of Frederick, is home to the nation's largest military biomedical research center. It is located in the upper section of Frederick, close to Gambrill State Park. The military fort is the largest employer in Frederick County, providing work for 5,800 military, federal, and contractor personnel. Many of its employees live in the surrounding area, named after the institution.
The local real estate market is part of the larger Frederick real estate market. As such, it offers residents homes close to the gentle waters of the Carroll Creek, the beautiful Baker Park, and vast, rural farmlands.
For upwards of $75,000, prospective home buyers can find in the area anything from a single-family home or townhouse, to expansive historic homes or farms. Being in the center of the city, Fort Detrick offers mostly smaller and medium sized properties. The average home sells for about $267,000 and is a single-family home of three or four bedrooms, built since the 1960s in a rambler or colonial style.
Residents are a mixture of home owners and renters, and young single professionals and families with children. Many medical and military professionals reside in Fort Detrick, as well.
The Frederick area is tranquil, with virtually no crime. There are quality private schools in the area, and public schools are served by Frederick County's public school district, which boasts good performance on national standardized tests and high graduation rates. Most students go on to pursue a college degree.
Downtown Frederick is an officially designated All-American City featuring 33 blocks of historic charm, a vibrant business district, and two parks. There are plenty of antique shops and modern mall facilities for residents to enjoy.
The area also offers plenty of wide open space to explore. Country festivals are often held in nearby rural communities, and there are seven golf courses where residents can tee off in their free time.
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Fort Detrick, Maryland, a neighborhood within the city of Frederick, is home to the nation's largest military biomedical research center. It is located in the upper section of Frederick, close to Gambrill State Park. The military fort is the largest employer in Frederick County, providing work for 5,800 military, federal, and contractor personnel. Many of its employees live in the surrounding area, named after the institution.
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