What are the schools like in Frederick, CO?

Frederick is served primarily by St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. The district operates 33 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

What is the median household income in Frederick?

The median household income in Frederick, CO is $128,078 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Frederick, CO?

Frederick has an average high temperature of 44.5°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Frederick, CO affordable or expensive?

Frederick's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Frederick is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $484,900 and the median rent is $2,235 per month.

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

Frederick has a violent crime rate of 85.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 617.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Frederick, CO a Good Place to Live?

Frederick is a small city of 15,037 in Colorado, with a median household income of $128,078 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Frederick stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

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

All Frederick 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: 96.0

Frederick's overall cost of living index is 96.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Frederick costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Frederick, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$484,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,235	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,078	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Frederick's violent crime rate is 85.1 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.1 /100k

Property Crime

617.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Frederick is served primarily by St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Frederick, CO	National Avg
School District	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	—
Elementary Schools	33	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Frederick sees average highs of 44.5°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 15.0 inches of annual precipitation and 47.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Frederick, CO
Average High — January	44.5°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	15.0"
Annual Snowfall	47.4"

Demographics

Metric	Frederick, CO	National Avg
Population	15,037	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	9.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dacono, CO 3 mi Firestone, CO 4 mi Erie, CO 6 mi Longmont, CO 8 mi Leyner, CO 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Frederick

Frederick, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80530

Frederick vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederick, CO affordable or expensive?

Frederick's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Frederick roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $484,900 and median rent is $2,235/month.

What is the crime rate in Frederick, CO?

Frederick's violent crime rate is 85.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 617.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Frederick?

Public schools in Frederick are operated by St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. The district has 33 elementary, 8 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Frederick, CO a good place to live?

Frederick, CO has a population of 15,037, a median household income of $128,078, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Frederick?

Frederick averages 44.5°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.0 inches with about 47.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Frederick?

Frederick, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80530.

What is the population of Frederick?

The population of Frederick, Colorado is 15,037 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Frederick?

Key numbers for living in Frederick: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $484,900, median household income $128,078, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frederick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.