Living in Frederick, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Frederick · Census data 2020–2024
Frederick has 160 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $76,667 (about the same as the South Dakota median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $755/month.
Frederick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Frederick at a glance
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 52.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $76,667State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $755/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Frederick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the South Dakota median; home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 19 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Frederick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Frederick the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $755 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,175 a month in housing costs.
Frederick median household income
The median household income in Frederick is $76,667 and the income per person is $37,968. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Frederick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 1.95
Frederick demographics
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 38.8%
- Households
- 82
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 19.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Frederick ›
Education in Frederick
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Frederick have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Frederick
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Frederick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 160 | $76,667 | $85,000 | $755 |
| Ellendale | 1,033 | $54,643 | $116,100 | $757 |
| Columbia | 161 | $58,295 | $96,500 | — |
| Leola | 381 | $71,250 | $65,400 | $843 |
| Prairiewood Village | 474 | $160,625 | $476,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Frederick, SD?
The median household income in Frederick is $76,667, about the same as the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Frederick?
The median home value in Frederick is $85,000, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Frederick?
The median gross rent in Frederick is $755 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Frederick, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the South Dakota median; home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 19 minutes.
What is the median age in Frederick?
The median age in Frederick is 52.8 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Frederick?
The average commute to work in Frederick is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Frederick?
The unemployment rate in Frederick is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Frederick?
28.9% of adults in Frederick 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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