Frederick, CO, 2018
Frederick’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 266 in 1910, 14,513 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1950 on.
- 1907Frederick is settled
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
18,241
2025 Census estimate · +25.6% since 2020
Typical home
$532K
−2.7% in a year
Household income
$129K
median
Median age
36.4
years
Jobs based here
5,673
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#25 of 158 in CO
Is Frederick a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Frederick grades A overall, ranked 25th of 158 in Colorado. The median household earns $129K. It is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns and its public schools beat 82% of Colorado towns on state tests and graduation. What holds it back is price: the typical home is worth about $532K, 5.5 years of the Greeley metro’s $97K median household income. Frederick’s rent at the middle of the market is $2,381 a month, above both the Colorado town median ($1,807 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Frederick's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 91% of U.S. towns. Only 10 of the 159 Colorado towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Frederick.
What makes Frederick stand out
Where Frederick beats most towns.
A growing town
Frederick has grown 110% since 2010
8,679 counted in 2010 and 14,513 in 2020; an estimated 18,241 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 25.6% since 2020, after 67.2% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Frederick grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Colorado), ordered by how far Frederick is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthLongs Peak Hospital 4.9 miles awayAOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →SchoolsA−Open →SafetyA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 1.9% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market36 days on market–Open →Who lives here38% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Frederick: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Frederick, and how to reach them.
PowerUnited Power16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Frederick water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Colorado you can register online until 8 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 8 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWeld County Clerk and RecorderWeld County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes80504, 80530, 8051680504 48% · 80530 35% · 80516 17%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Frederick.
Frederick reports less crime than Erie or any other graded neighbor, has home values still below their peak and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in Colorado.
HealthA
Frederick’s grade for health is an A
Within Colorado it is less healthy than 52% of the 159 graded towns: Colorado sets a high bar. Against the 4,606 U.S. towns with household incomes like Frederick’s, it is healthier than 68%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
Frederick: 7.8% of adults have diabetes. Of 26 CDC measures, Frederick beats the Colorado average on 7 and trails it on 1. Two figures for adults in the town: 21% binge drink, 26% have high blood pressure.
89%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Frederick | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 68% | 71% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 27% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Colorado
7 better18 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Frederick | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9% | 11.1% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| More adults with obesity | 31.8% | 26.1% |
Longs Peak Hospital
4.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
48th
percentile among CO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA−
Frederick’s grade for schools is an A−
That grade comes with a C− for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $532K.
Of its 6 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. The largest public high school is Frederick Senior High School, with 1,491 students. Public schools: the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
82%of CO districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Valley PK-8Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 880 | C− |
| Frederick Senior High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,491 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduation
SafetyA−
Less crime per resident in Frederick than in 75% of U.S. towns
Its A− tops all 3 graded towns on its borders; Erie (B+) comes closest. At 10 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 92% of Colorado’s graded towns.
Frederick’s level of property crime stands at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Its level of violent crime stands at 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
75%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Frederick | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.9 per 1,000 residents | 15.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.1 per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Frederick1.1
Colorado4.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Frederick5.9
Colorado22.4
U.S.15.5
75th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
92nd
percentile among CO towns
20
violent crimes reported in 2025
112
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Frederick has 0.6 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Jobs based here grew from 2,722 in 2013 to 5,673.
The top destinations are Denver (14%), Boulder (9%) and Longmont (9%). Commuting out is the norm in Frederick: 5% of working residents work locally. Jobs in Frederick grew by 2,951 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 5,673. The town’s average trip to work comes in at 32 minutes.
5%work in town
| Frederick | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $129,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 20% | 18% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Frederick5%
Denver14%
Boulder9%
Longmont9%
Aurora4%
18 mi
median commute distance
5,673
jobs based in Frederick
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 46% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsA
7.9% of the land in Frederick is protected from building
There are 16 miles of trail across 9 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Centennial Park, at 32 acres. In Frederick, the density of trails is 1.0 miles per square mile.
#99for trails in CO
| Frederick | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.0 miles per square mile | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 7.9% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
7.9%
conserved · 772 of 9,761 acres
16 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Centennial Park | — | 32 |
| 2. Fox Run Park | — | 15 |
| 3. The Farm Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Snowy winters and hot summers: that is Frederick’s year
For Frederick, the peak summer temperature is 90°F.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–46°
Spring34–64°
Summer55–87°
Fall36–67°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Colorado overall
For residents in Frederick, the share who are under 18 is 27%. Children under 18 are 27% of residents (21% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 21% of residents (25% statewide). The town is growing: up 26% since 2020, to 18,241 residents (2025 estimate). The age of the median resident locally is 36.4 years.
36.4median age · CO 37.7
| Frederick | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% | 22% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 12% | 15% | 18% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | 38.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 45% | 29% |
FrederickColoradoUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school24%
Some college22%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.2 points. Across Colorado, 49.3% of residents are women. Median age: women 35.1, men 37.0.
| Frederick | CO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.1% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.8% | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.4% | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.9% | 5.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.5% | 19.7% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.9% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.7% | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.8% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Frederick faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
In Frederick, the FEMA risk score is 39 of 100. Since 1990, Frederick has seen 8 flood insurance claims paid out. FEMA puts 46% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 18% to cold waves. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Frederick once, in 2013.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
8
paid flood claims since 1990
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C−
Frederick’s grade for cost of living is a C−
The typical value, about $532K, is 10% below its July 2022 peak.
Homes in Frederick are typically worth about $532,000, down 2.7% in a year, close to the Colorado typical home. A home in Frederick typically sold within 36 days of listing. In Frederick, 31% of sales closed above the list price.
$532KZillow home value
Typical home value
Frederick$532K
Colorado$529K
Market temperature
36
days on market
99.5%
sale-to-list price
−2.7%
value change, 1 year
32
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 74 attractions →Red Rocks Amphitheatre and 61 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Frederick. Close and well known come first.
Big draw33 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
25 mi Stadium & arenaBall Arena
24 mi Stadium & arenaCoors Field
30 mi National ParkRocky Mountain National Park4.2M visitors a year
21 mi Stadium & arenaDick's Sporting Goods ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Coors Field: Matt Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rocky Mountain National Park: Charles M. Sauer -- Charlessauer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dick's Sporting Goods Park: Tom Pratt, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Frederick
20pages on Frederick
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 82% of CO districts · 6 schoolsSafetyA−1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than CO on 7 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$532K typical home · down 2.7% in a yearWork & commuteA$129K median household income · 5,673 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 39% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Frederick
Institute of Taoist Education and AcupunctureUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Louisville12 miFront Range Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Westminster14.5 mi$4,663 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Frederick residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Colorado.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Frederick for work
Where Frederick’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5,673jobs based in Frederick
5%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Frederick
Town in Colorado, United States
The Town of Frederick is a Statutory Town located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 14,513 at the 2020 United States census, a +67.22% increase since the 2010 United States census. Frederick is a part of the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 14 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,984 ft
- ZIP code
- 80530
Frederick’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Frederick.
Questions about Frederick
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Frederick, CO a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Frederick grades A overall, better than 86% of U.S. towns and #25 of 158 in Colorado. It grades A for health, A− for safety and A− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Frederick, CO expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.