With views of the Rocky Mountains to the west and the bustling atmosphere of Denver to the south, the small city of Frederick has a close-knit community feel and has seen rapid growth in recent years. “Frederick is part of what locals call the larger Carbon Valley community that also includes Firestone and Dacono,” says Jenny Hart, a local Realtor with Keller Williams. “It’s a close-knit area where people know their neighbors. We have a rural feel but are just about 30 minutes from Denver, Fort Collins and Boulder, so it’s a great area for those want a quieter community with easy access to the city.”
The city was established in 1907 in the center of Carbon Valley, where coal mines attracted Italian immigrant workers in the early 20th century. Today, Frederick is home to over 17,000 residents. With a continually growing population, new constructions are constantly in the works, bringing in a projected 500 to 1,000 new residents each year.
Health systems, education and manufacturing are some of the most prominent industries in the area, with employers such as the St. Vrain Valley School District, Production Control Services and Sparton Medical Systems of Colorado.
Frederick has a rich history in the mining industry.
With the Rocky Mountains just to the West, Frederick has some amazing views.
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Above-average prices and brand new developments
Along the streets surrounding the city center, the architectural scene is comprised of early to mid-20th-century bungalows and farmhouses. Newer developments can be found toward Frederick’s outskirts, with neighborhoods like Wyndham Hill and Countryside featuring 21st-century homes. Newer construction on the east side of town includes communities like Carriage Hills and Hidden Creek. The median home sales price in the city is $572,000, a 2% increase from the previous 12 months. The average home sale price in Frederick is slightly above the Colorado average and significantly higher than the United States average.
There are new developments popping up all around the city of Frederick.
The home sizes and styles vary in Frederick.
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Local businesses on Fifth Street
Fifth Street is the city’s main business hub, with coffee shops, bars and barbecue joints. Georgia Boys BBQ is one of the most popular spots in town, with slow-cooked barbecue and southern comfort food. The shopping center at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Grant Avenue has a few eateries and a Safeway. For a larger selection of shops and restaurants, Longmont is a short drive northwest.
Gabe's Cafe in Frederick has great food, and is always busy.
Georgia Boys BBQ is a Frederick favorite for dining out, especially with friends.
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Hot air balloons and community heritage
While Frederick has grown exponentially over the past decade, it has maintained a small-town atmosphere. “One of the reasons I’ve stayed here over the years is the warm community feel,” says Hart. “Most people know their neighbors. I am friends with my hairdresser and know the waitresses at the restaurants in town. It’s just the kind of area where people stop to say hello and open doors for one another.”
The city hosts a handful of events throughout the year, including Miners Day, where the community comes together to celebrate its early mining days with a parade, music, a fireworks display and a vendor market. Every June, Frederick in Flight is a three-day festival that starts with dozens of hot air balloons lifting each morning. The event also includes a beer garden and family activities.
The small town community feel in Frederick is strong, and most people know each other.
Frederick has many community events events throughout the year, everything from small fair's to huge balloon festivals.
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The top-rated St. Vrain Valley School District and summer programs at Thunder Valley K-8
Frederick is served by the St. Vrain Valley School District, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche, which ranks it as the fourth-best school district in the Denver area. Most of the city’s students follow the same public school pathway, starting with Thunder Valley K-8, which receives a C-plus and offers numerous summer programs, including Project Launch, an elementary-level day camp where participants work to strengthen their reading and math skills. The B-minus-rated Frederick High School lies just west of the town’s center and offers the Biomedical Science Academy, where students can explore topics across medical fields and earn college credit through Colorado State University.
Grand View Elementary School
Frederick Senior High School
Thunder Valley K-8
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Outdoor recreation and Rocky Mountain peaks in the distance
Living in Frederick means scenic hiking trails are never far, with the Rocky Mountains towering in the west. The area has a handful of outdoor recreation areas, from the trails and sports facilities at Centennial Park to the verdant fairways at the Saddleback Golf Course. The 126-acre Frederick Recreation Area is one of the area’s most popular spots for enjoying the outdoors, with about 3 miles of trails surrounding the Milavec Reservoir. Notably, the Longs Peak trailhead is around 45 miles away.
Frederick Recreational Area is a 126 acre outdoor playground, and has something for everyone.
Frederick Recreational Area and Milavec Reservoir are favorites with locals, and boast amazing views.
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Low crime rates and major thoroughfares in Frederick.
According to FBI crime data, as of December 2023, Frederick had a violent crime rate of 22 for every 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 71. The city has significantly lower crime rates compared to both the state and national averages. Additionally, rates of violent and property crime have been gradually declining.
Interstate 25 runs through the city’s west side and spans roughly 29 miles south to downtown Denver and about 42 miles north to Fort Collins. For long-distance travel, the city lies roughly 28 miles northwest of Denver International Airport.
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