Frederick
Surrounding Communities · Northern Front Range
What it's like in Frederick.
Frederick is one of the northern Front Range's fastest-growing small cities — a community that has absorbed significant new residential development while working to preserve the historic downtown character that distinguishes it from the surrounding sprawl. The Front Range views from Frederick's western edge are clear and substantial; the price per square foot is among the most accessible in Boulder County's orbit. For buyers who have priced out of Boulder, Lafayette, or Louisville and are willing to commute, Frederick offers a version of the Front Range lifestyle with meaningful room left in the budget.
By the numbers.
- Median Sale Price$498Kest. Q1 2026
- Price / Sq Ft$215est. Q1 2026
- Avg Days on Market23est. Q1 2026
- Walk Score25Car-Dependent
- Drive to Boulder35 minvia US-287 / CO-52
Data estimated Q1 2026. Source: Compass Intelligence / Boulder County MLS.
“"Frederick buyers are usually further along in their thinking than buyers in other markets — they've done the comparison, they understand the trade, and they're ready to move. I respect that clarity."”
Local Expert Terra Brewer Compass Associate Broker
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The historic downtown area along Colorado Avenue has seen investment in local dining and retail. Frederick's trail system connects to the broader Weld County open space network. Boulder Reservoir is 30 minutes south. The Front Range mountain views from the western residential areas are panoramic and reliably dramatic. The community has a strong family focus and is adding school capacity to match the residential growth. The trade-off is honest: daily life requires a car and the commute to Boulder is real.
Schools within reach.
Five closest schools by distance. School attendance zones may differ.
- Firestone Charter Academy1.9 mi
- Rocky Mountain Elementary School2.8 mi
- Trail Ridge Middle School2.9 mi
- Coal Ridge Middle School3.1 mi
- Prairie Ridge Elementary School3.1 mi
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