At a Glance
Median Income
$47,694
$30,886 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
Zillow: $217,158
Median Rent
$866/mo
45.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.1% smoking rate
How Fredonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fredonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fredonia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fredonia residents earn a median household income of $47,694 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,886. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fredonia is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,158. Median rent is $866/month, with 45.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
43.8% of adults in Fredonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fredonia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population9,601
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,868/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,694
Per Capita$30,886
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,400
Rent$866
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$217,158
Housing Units4,015
Rent Burden45.4%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Fredonia was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.