Apartments for rent in Frederick, CO

The town of Frederick, Colorado is home to just over 11,000 people. Families with young children should fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the city. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just under 35, skew younger than most cities in Colorado. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 90% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $1,419/month, exceeding the state average by $228/month, relatively high rent costs could be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Many Frederick residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries account for 20% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in management, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of just over $102,000, Frederick workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (13%), Frederick has a relatively large concentration of college graduates, as 17% of the city's residents older than 25 possess a Bachelor's Degree. Additionally, 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Frederick residents have an average commute of about 35 minutes, slower than the state average of about 27 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 47% of commuters, while public transit is not used widely. Not many residents walk to work.