Frederickson, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
24,219 Population 2,141/sq mi density
$107,241 Median Income $40,683 per capita
$455,900 Home Value $534,892 Zillow
$2,429 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$107,241 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$455,900 home value, $2,429/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Frederickson, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,241
43% above
$40,683 per capita
Home Value
$455,900
62% above
Zillow: $534,892
Median Rent
$2,429/mo
109% above
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Frederickson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Frederickson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
143%
Home Value
162%
Rent
209%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frederickson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frederickson residents earn a median household income of $107,241 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,683. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frederickson is $455,900 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $534,892. Median rent is $2,429/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Education

21.9% of adults in Frederickson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frederickson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population24,219
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density2,141/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$107,241
Per Capita$40,683
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

A
Home Value$455,900
Rent$2,429
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$534,892
Housing Units8,010
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation411 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Frederickson was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.