What are the schools like in Franktown, CO?

Franktown is served primarily by Douglas County School District No. Re 1. The district operates 61 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 15 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

What is the median household income in Franktown?

The median household income in Franktown, CO is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Franktown, CO?

Franktown has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.8 inches.

Franktown, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Franktown, CO affordable or expensive?

Franktown's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Franktown is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,007,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Franktown, CO?

Franktown has a violent crime rate of 138.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1367.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Franktown, CO a Good Place to Live?

Franktown is a small town of 351 in Colorado, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Franktown stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Franktown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Franktown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.5

Franktown's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Franktown costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Franktown, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,007,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Franktown's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

138.1 /100k

Property Crime

1367.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Franktown is served primarily by Douglas County School District No. Re 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Franktown, CO	National Avg
School District	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	—
Elementary Schools	61	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	15	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Franktown sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 18.5 inches of annual precipitation and 74.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Franktown, CO
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	18.5"
Annual Snowfall	74.8"

Demographics

Metric	Franktown, CO	National Avg
Population	351	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.8%	22.2%
65 and over	29.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

The Pinery, CO 4 mi Ponderosa Park, CO 6 mi Castle Rock, CO 6 mi Elizabeth, CO 8 mi Parker, CO 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Franktown

Franktown, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80116

Franktown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franktown, CO affordable or expensive?

Franktown's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Franktown roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,007,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Franktown, CO?

Franktown's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1367.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Franktown?

Public schools in Franktown are operated by Douglas County School District No. Re 1. The district has 61 elementary, 9 middle, and 15 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 45.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Franktown, CO a good place to live?

Franktown, CO has a population of 351, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Franktown?

Franktown averages 42.9°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.5 inches with about 74.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Franktown?

Franktown, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80116.

What is the population of Franktown?

The population of Franktown, Colorado is 351 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Franktown?

Key numbers for living in Franktown: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $1,007,400, median household income N/A, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Franktown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.