Frederica, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County
Frederica, DE
At a Glance
How Frederica Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frederica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Frederica a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Frederica residents earn a median household income of $70,288 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,546. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frederica is $216,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,733. Median rent is $1,133/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Frederica reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 194/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Frederica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frederica has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.