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Frederick, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
15,893 Population 1,045/sq mi density
$135,316 Median Income $51,107 per capita
$529,800 Home Value $542,688 Zillow
$2,252 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$135,316 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$529,800 home value, $2,252/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Frederick, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$135,316
80% above
$51,107 per capita
Home Value
$529,800
88% above
Zillow: $542,688
Median Rent
$2,252/mo
94% above
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
98/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
8% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Frederick Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Frederick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
180%
Home Value
188%
Rent
194%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frederick a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frederick residents earn a median household income of $135,316 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,107. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frederick is $529,800 , 88% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $542,688. Median rent is $2,252/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.

Safety & Crime

Frederick reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 98/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

36.5% of adults in Frederick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frederick has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population15,893
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$135,316
Per Capita$51,107
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

A
Home Value$529,800
Rent$2,252
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$542,688
Housing Units5,205
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property98/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary21/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,949 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Frederick was built in 2007.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.