Living in Fredericktown, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fredericktown · Census data 2020–2024
Fredericktown has 4,507 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $49,375 (30% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $136,100, the median rent is $846/month.
Fredericktown at a glance
- Population
- 4,507
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,375State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $136,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $846/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Fredericktown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fredericktown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fredericktown the median home value is $136,100, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $846 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,100 a month in housing costs.
Fredericktown median household income
The median household income in Fredericktown is $49,375 and the income per person is $34,523. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Fredericktown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,056
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.40
Fredericktown demographics
- Population
- 4,507
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 1,793
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fredericktown ›
Education in Fredericktown
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Fredericktown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fredericktown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Fredericktown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown | 4,507 | $49,375 | $136,100 | $846 |
| Junction City | 372 | $35,682 | — | $583 |
| Cobalt | 364 | $34,750 | $84,200 | $834 |
| Mine La Motte | 370 | $65,750 | — | — |
| Marquand | 187 | $45,268 | $93,000 | $693 |
| Doe Run | 775 | $83,065 | $129,900 | — |
| Farmington | 18,282 | $53,729 | $196,500 | $855 |
| Arcadia | 586 | $48,750 | $154,800 | $346 |
| Ironton | 1,692 | $46,750 | $120,000 | $738 |
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What is the median household income in Fredericktown, MO?
The median household income in Fredericktown is $49,375, 30% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fredericktown?
The median home value in Fredericktown is $136,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Fredericktown?
The median gross rent in Fredericktown is $846 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Fredericktown, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Fredericktown?
The median age in Fredericktown is 38.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Fredericktown?
The average commute to work in Fredericktown is 17 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fredericktown?
The unemployment rate in Fredericktown is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fredericktown?
21.4% of adults in Fredericktown 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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