Living in Frederika, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Frederika · Census data 2020–2024
Frederika has 236 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $57,083 (24% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $98,100, the median rent is $667/month.
Frederika is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Frederika at a glance
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 41.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $57,083State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $98,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $667/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Frederika a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Frederika
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Frederika the median home value is $98,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, which is 12.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,142 a month in housing costs.
Frederika median household income
The median household income in Frederika is $57,083 and the income per person is $26,290. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Frederika: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 30.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.54
30.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Frederika has many vacation and second homes.
Frederika demographics
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Frederika ›
Education in Frederika
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Frederika have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Frederika
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Frederika vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederika | 236 | $57,083 | $98,100 | $667 |
| Tripoli | 1,156 | $78,324 | $120,500 | $940 |
| Fredericksburg | 989 | $65,313 | $201,300 | $735 |
| Sumner | 2,106 | $58,854 | $118,000 | $902 |
| Plainfield | 314 | $80,000 | $128,100 | $684 |
| New Hampton | 3,453 | $62,870 | $167,700 | $743 |
| Nashua | 1,622 | $66,597 | $129,600 | $756 |
| Ionia | 336 | $73,945 | $95,700 | $533 |
| Readlyn | 736 | $86,103 | $168,400 | $588 |
More for people moving to Frederika
Frederika ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Frederika: FAQ
What is the median household income in Frederika, IA?
The median household income in Frederika is $57,083, 24% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Frederika?
The median home value in Frederika is $98,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Frederika?
The median gross rent in Frederika is $667 per month, about 12.9% of household income.
Is Frederika, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Frederika?
The median age in Frederika is 41.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Frederika?
The average commute to work in Frederika is 35 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Frederika?
The unemployment rate in Frederika is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Frederika?
12.7% of adults in Frederika have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: