At a Glance
Median Income
$86,442
$41,433 per capita
Home Value
$261,400
Zillow: $418,767
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.2% 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
4.1 / 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 $86,442 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,433. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fredonia is $261,400 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,767. Median rent is $1,009/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
26.7% of adults in Fredonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fredonia has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,382
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,063/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,442
Per Capita$41,433
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,400
Rent$1,009
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$418,767
Housing Units888
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation847 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fredonia was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.