Living in Fredonia, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fredonia · Census data 2020–2024
Fredonia has 466 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $66,964 (5% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $108,500, the median rent is $950/month.
Fredonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fredonia at a glance
- Population
- 466
- Median age
- 32.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $66,964State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $108,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Fredonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fredonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fredonia the median home value is $108,500, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Fredonia median household income
The median household income in Fredonia is $66,964 and the income per person is $26,348. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Fredonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 192
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 27.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.35
Fredonia demographics
- Population
- 466
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 33.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 139
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fredonia ›
Education in Fredonia
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Fredonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fredonia
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Fredonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 466 | $66,964 | $108,500 | $950 |
| Marion | 2,886 | $39,414 | $97,300 | $688 |
| Eddyville | 2,897 | $55,625 | $188,400 | $730 |
| Kuttawa | 588 | $78,214 | $292,200 | — |
| Salem | 780 | $61,667 | $102,400 | $678 |
| Princeton | 6,241 | $47,411 | $96,600 | $762 |
| Grand Rivers | 436 | $70,000 | $171,400 | $790 |
| Gilbertsville | 433 | $12,391 | $101,800 | $716 |
| Cave-In-Rock | 210 | $29,250 | $40,000 | $490 |
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What is the median household income in Fredonia, KY?
The median household income in Fredonia is $66,964, 5% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fredonia?
The median home value in Fredonia is $108,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Fredonia?
The median gross rent in Fredonia is $950 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Fredonia, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Fredonia?
The median age in Fredonia is 32.2 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fredonia?
The average commute to work in Fredonia is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fredonia?
The unemployment rate in Fredonia is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fredonia?
28.2% of adults in Fredonia 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.
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