Fredonia, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

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 $185,391 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
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

Fredonia, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,571
35% below
$28,316 per capita
Home Value
$94,600
66% below
Zillow: $185,391
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
19.5% of income on rent
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

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fredonia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 $185,391. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. 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 Born3.7%
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$185,391
Housing Units226
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.4 in/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
Broadband89.2%
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.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.