Living in Fredericksburg, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fredericksburg · Census data 2020–2024
Fredericksburg has 11,419 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $64,534 (18% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $460,300, the median rent is $1,386/month.
Fredericksburg at a glance
- Population
- 11,419
- Median age
- 48.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $64,534State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $460,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,386/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Fredericksburg a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Texas median; home values 62% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Fredericksburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fredericksburg the median home value is $460,300, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,067 a month in housing costs.
Fredericksburg median household income
The median household income in Fredericksburg is $64,534 and the income per person is $48,942. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Fredericksburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,525
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 21.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.16
Fredericksburg demographics
- Population
- 11,419
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 32%
- Households
- 5,125
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fredericksburg ›
Education in Fredericksburg
43.3% of adults 25 and older in Fredericksburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fredericksburg
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Fredericksburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | 11,419 | $64,534 | $460,300 | $1,386 |
| Comfort | 1,565 | $80,580 | $330,200 | $979 |
| Kerrville | 24,755 | $62,102 | $303,400 | $1,086 |
| Center Point | 1,733 | $115,833 | $324,200 | $477 |
| Ingram | 1,917 | $44,813 | $198,000 | $1,003 |
| Johnson City | 1,921 | $48,622 | $452,000 | $1,002 |
| Blanco | 2,175 | $70,682 | $265,500 | $1,014 |
| Boerne | 20,518 | $84,541 | $457,900 | $1,589 |
| Sunrise Beach Village | 936 | $75,625 | $657,300 | $1,143 |
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What is the median household income in Fredericksburg, TX?
The median household income in Fredericksburg is $64,534, 18% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fredericksburg?
The median home value in Fredericksburg is $460,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Fredericksburg?
The median gross rent in Fredericksburg is $1,386 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Fredericksburg, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Texas median; home values 62% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fredericksburg?
The median age in Fredericksburg is 48.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Fredericksburg?
The average commute to work in Fredericksburg is 14 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fredericksburg?
The unemployment rate in Fredericksburg is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fredericksburg?
43.3% of adults in Fredericksburg 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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