Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 24% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Fredonia, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$819
Population
9,627
Renter Mix
45% Rent
The most charming little village in New York
Charming
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Affordable
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Bustling
Known by its residents as a warm, welcoming village, Fredonia, New York is a very small town located off of Lake Erie. Fredonia State University of New York resides in town and gives Fredonia a college town feel. The college sponsors events throughout the year for the community. During the summer months, the city hosts a variety of fairs and events for the enjoyment of residents. Apartments in Fredonia are fairly priced for such a prime location. Local parks, great public schools, and popular grocery stores are spread across town for easy access.
Fredonia is beloved by its community for all of the lively appeal and amenities it brings to the area. Local eateries can be found on Main Street, the main road going through town, like Upper Crust Bake House and Aloe Vera’s Eatery. If you’re looking for a charming little village in New York with friendly neighbors and safe neighborhoods, you’ve found it.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,792
Average: $77,467
Education
2,917
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,047
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fredonia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Fredonia, NY is $787 for a studio, $819 for one bedroom, $1,304 for two bedrooms, and $2,207 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fredonia has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$819/month
634 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fredonia, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
453 Students
Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
138 Students
Public
Grades K-8
453 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
461 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse & Veterans Park Museum
- Lake Erie State Park
Military Bases
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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 June 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.