Living in Fredonia, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fredonia · Census data 2020–2024
Fredonia has 2,448 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $99,013 (28% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $286,000, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Fredonia at a glance
- Population
- 2,448
- Median age
- 36State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $99,013State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $286,000State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fredonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
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 $286,000, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,759 a month in housing costs.
Fredonia median household income
The median household income in Fredonia is $99,013 and the income per person is $42,042. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Fredonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 843
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.91
Fredonia demographics
- Population
- 2,448
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 832
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fredonia ›
Education in Fredonia
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Fredonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fredonia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Fredonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 2,448 | $99,013 | $286,000 | $1,049 |
| Waubeka | 573 | $75,859 | $279,400 | $940 |
| Belgium | 2,488 | $74,886 | $244,600 | $924 |
| Saukville | 4,267 | $79,730 | $299,600 | $942 |
| Newburg | 1,287 | $78,214 | $261,900 | $1,094 |
| Random Lake | 1,575 | $89,601 | $278,900 | $858 |
| Port Washington | 12,645 | $81,948 | $296,300 | $1,008 |
| Cedar Grove | 2,402 | $84,344 | $231,200 | $1,022 |
| Batavia | 239 | $91,199 | $227,700 | $863 |
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What is the median household income in Fredonia, WI?
The median household income in Fredonia is $99,013, 28% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $286,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Fredonia?
The median gross rent in Fredonia is $1,049 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Fredonia, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
What is the median age in Fredonia?
The median age in Fredonia is 36 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fredonia?
The average commute to work in Fredonia is 22 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fredonia?
The unemployment rate in Fredonia is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fredonia?
23.6% 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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