Fredericksburg

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Fredericksburg, TX Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,334

Population

13,401

Renter Mix

35% Rent

A charming town in the heart of Texas Wine Country

Wineries Scenic Community Outdoors Quaint

Located in the Hill Country region of Texas, Fredericksburg provides a pastoral escape. Surrounded by peach orchards, wineries, and farms, Fredericksburg rests in the heart of Texas Wine Country. The wooded area is popular for weddings and tourism, while locals enjoy easy access to great spots for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more. Fredericksburg is a charming locale known for its historic German-style buildings, great schools, and a quaint downtown district. Along Main Street, you’ll find boutiques, art galleries, spas, restaurants, and more. Fredericksburg remains lively with over 400 special events held each year including concerts, art shows, and festivals like Oktoberfest. Perfect for weekend trips, Fredericksburg is just under 80 miles from Austin and San Antonio.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$59,128

Average: $84,740

Education

4,478

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,514

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

50 Years

Largest Age Group

65-74 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

31%

Housing Distribution

Fredericksburg has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fredericksburg, TX is $1,198 for a studio, $1,336 for one bedroom, $1,530 for two bedrooms, and $1,787 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fredericksburg has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,336/month
717 Sq Ft
House
$2,359/month
1,369 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Fredericksburg, TX

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Fredericksburg Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

744 Students

Fredericksburg Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

515 Students

Fredericksburg Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

684 Students

Fredericksburg Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

684 Students

Fredericksburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,003 Students

Gillespie County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

40 Students

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Fredericksburg

Houses for Rent in Fredericksburg

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.