At a Glance
Median Income
$135,316
$51,107 per capita
Home Value
$529,800
Zillow: $542,688
Median Rent
$2,252/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
98/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
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)
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.