Texas
Fredericksburg is a small city in Texas with a population of 11,254. Residents earn $57,474 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fredericksburg receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Fredericksburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Fredericksburg is $57,474, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fredericksburg is $442,800, making it a premium housing market at 57% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,364 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Fredericksburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,202 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Fredericksburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 87.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.7% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,474 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,130 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $120,695 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,238 |
| County GDP | $1,784M |
| Restaurants | 148 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 185 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,961 |
| 185% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.25% |
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $442,800 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $504,637 |
| Median List Price | $537,500 |
| Median List Price | $537,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $292 |
| Homes Sold | 26 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.8% |
| Inventory | 155 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,364 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,036 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,961 |
| 185% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.25% |
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,604/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Total Violent | 64.2/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 9.2/100K |
| Assault | 55.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,202.2/100K |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 367.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,798.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 36.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.6 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,730 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2657°N, 98.8757°W |
| County FIPS | 48171 |
Winner: Republican by 60.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,177/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 16 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 148 |
| Retail Stores | 185 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |