Living in Fredonia, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fredonia · Census data 2020–2024
Fredonia has 9,467 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $50,433 (41% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $192,500, the median rent is $878/month.
Fredonia at a glance
- Population
- 9,467
- Median age
- 32.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $50,433State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $192,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $878/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Fredonia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fredonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fredonia the median home value is $192,500, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, which is 43.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,513 a month in housing costs.
Fredonia median household income
The median household income in Fredonia is $50,433 and the income per person is $31,837. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fredonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,333
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.95
Fredonia demographics
- Population
- 9,467
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 3,825
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fredonia ›
Education in Fredonia
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Fredonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fredonia
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 10.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Fredonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 9,467 | $50,433 | $192,500 | $878 |
| Dunkirk | 12,549 | $53,299 | $94,700 | $866 |
| Brocton | 1,404 | $58,500 | $110,100 | $753 |
| Cassadaga | 608 | $73,750 | $121,900 | $821 |
| Silver Creek | 2,604 | $63,854 | $125,400 | $967 |
| Sinclairville | 557 | $48,214 | $107,300 | $486 |
| Sunset Bay | 384 | $66,731 | $245,000 | — |
| Westfield | 3,185 | $46,774 | $102,600 | $650 |
| South Dayton | 543 | $40,000 | $67,300 | $794 |
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What is the median household income in Fredonia, NY?
The median household income in Fredonia is $50,433, 41% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $192,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fredonia?
The median gross rent in Fredonia is $878 per month, about 43.7% of household income.
Is Fredonia, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Fredonia?
The median age in Fredonia is 32.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fredonia?
The average commute to work in Fredonia is 17 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fredonia?
The unemployment rate in Fredonia is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fredonia?
45.3% 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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