Delaware · Metropolitan Area
Frederica is a small town in Delaware with a population of 972. Residents earn $70,288 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Frederica receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Frederica offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Frederica is $70,288, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Frederica is $216,700, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,133 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Frederica is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 737 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Frederica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,288 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,546 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,091 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,852 |
| County GDP | $11,652M |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Healthcare | 567 |
| Retail | 651 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,678 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.24% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $216,700 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $364,881 |
| Median List Price | $269,995 |
| Median List Price | $269,995 |
| $/Sq Ft | $202 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,133 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,205 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,293 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,678 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.24% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,078/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 567 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 737.1/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 737.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0080°N, 75.4666°W |
| County FIPS | 10001 |
Winner: Democrat by 2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 559/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 567 |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Retail Stores | 651 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |