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Fredonia, PA

Pennsylvania

Fredonia is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 382. Residents earn $48,571 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
382 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$48,571 Median Income $28,316 per capita
$94,600 Home Value $188,528 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,600 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,571
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $94,600
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $625
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How Fredonia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population382
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,571
Per Capita$28,316
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,600
Rent$625
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$188,528
Housing Units226
Rent Burden19.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,187 ft (362 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.3%
Libraries5

Is Fredonia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fredonia receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Fredonia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fredonia is $48,571, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fredonia is $94,600, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Fredonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Fredonia has a population of 382 with a density of 1,061 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

382
Total Population
1,061
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Fredonia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fredonia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fredonia is $48,571, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Fredonia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,571
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,316
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fredonia is $94,600, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $188,528.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,600
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$188,528

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$0
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio88.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below US avg
Rent Burden19.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units226
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate4.41%
Fredonia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,187 ft (362 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Coordinates41.3219°N, 80.2581°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 89.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+91.1%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.3%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.0%

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