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Fredonia, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
460 Violent Crime/100K 1,841 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
460 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fredonia, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,571
35% below
$28,316 per capita
Home Value
$94,600
66% below
Zillow: $188,528
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
460/100K
21% above
1,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
34%
Rent
54%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
121%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fredonia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fredonia residents earn a median household income of $48,571 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,316. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fredonia is $94,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,528. Median rent is $625/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Safety & Crime

Fredonia reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,841/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Fredonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population382
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,571
Per Capita$28,316
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,600
Rent$625
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$188,528
Housing Units226
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent460/100K
Property1,841/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

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

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Fredonia was founded in 1876.
The median home in Fredonia was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.