City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Fredericksburg, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Fredericksburg - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,254
Residents
$57,474
Median income
$442,800
Median home
$1,438
Median rent (state)

Fredericksburg - the verdict

Nationally, Fredericksburg sits in the 31st percentile for household income and the 79th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

31st
percentile, household income
81st
percentile, home value
57th
percentile, median rent
79th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Fredericksburg, TX

Texas's Fredericksburg is a small town, with 11,254 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Fredericksburg households earn a median of $57,474 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.6%. Fredericksburg's housing stock carries a median value of $442,800, and the median resident age is 53.6 years. About 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 51.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 52 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Slowing), down 24% from five years earlier. Fredericksburg reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 639.9 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Fredericksburg's yearly average temperature at 65.5°F with 30.6 inches of precipitation per year and 0.2 inches of snowfall.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,438 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 57.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

11,254 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$57,474 /yr

Poverty 7.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Fredericksburg compare to other US cities?

Here's how Fredericksburg stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 31% higher than other cities
Home value 81% pricier than other cities
Median rent 57% pricier than other cities
Safety 79% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, Fredericksburg ranks #135 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Fredericksburg against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Fredericksburg's strongest outlier among Texas cities

Among the 1,505 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Fredericksburg ranks #112 - the 93rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Fredericksburg only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#921 of 1,520
39th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#419 of 1,663
75th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#112 of 1,505
93rd percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#917 of 1,663
45th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#232 of 1,663
86th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

31stIncome percentile
79thSafety percentile

31st percentile nationally for median household income · 79th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Fredericksburg's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Fredericksburg's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 47 Avg. percentile National median
Fredericksburg's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Fredericksburg's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$442,800 19th percentile more affordable than 19% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Fredericksburg $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Fredericksburg, TX Fredericksburg, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Fredericksburg, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Fredericksburg, TX median $57,474/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Fredericksburg, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Fredericksburg, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 39.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,254
Median Income
$57,474
Median Home Value
$442,800
Median Age
53.6
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Labor force participation
51.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
639.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
85.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
554.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
65.5°F
Annual Precipitation
30.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,500 residents11,000 residents11,500 residents12,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 11,026 residents 11,893 residents ▲ +7.9%
Fredericksburg's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
52
housing units authorized
Single-Family
52
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 68
2020 72
2021 85
2022 11
2023 67
2024 52

Permit volume decreased 24% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.3%
Carpool
13.9%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
4.6%
Work from Home
9.4%

Based on 4,976 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Fredericksburg sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,438/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
57.7 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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11,302 people
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11,310 people
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11,389 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Fredericksburg's 11,254 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Satellite Beach, FL
11,250 people
Ocean City, NJ
11,260 people
Newport East, RI
11,262 people
Waupun, WI
11,244 people
Triangle, VA
11,265 people
Healdsburg, CA
11,274 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Fredericksburg's $57,474 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Gray, LA
$57,472 median income
Citrus Springs, FL
$57,477 median income
Watervliet, MI
$57,477 median income
Chicago Heights, IL
$57,479 median income
Sugar Creek, MO
$57,467 median income
Gallup, NM
$57,466 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Fredericksburg, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Fredericksburg, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.0% 6.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.9% White 88.0% Black or African American 0.7% Asian 0.3% American Indian 1.3% Native Hawaiian 0.7% Some other race 3.1% Two or more races 6.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Fredericksburg compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Fredericksburg (this city) 11,254 $57,474
Selma 11,302 $97,153
Snyder 11,310 $54,067
La Homa 11,389 $41,198
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Fredericksburg, TX?

What is the population of Fredericksburg, TX? +

11,254 people live in Fredericksburg, TX according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Fredericksburg, TX? +

In Fredericksburg, the typical household earns $57,474 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Fredericksburg? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Fredericksburg; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Fredericksburg, TX safe? +

Fredericksburg has a total crime rate of 639.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Fredericksburg, TX? +

A typical home in Fredericksburg is worth $442,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Fredericksburg? +

The average annual temperature in Fredericksburg runs 65.5°F, 30.6 inches of precipitation, and 0.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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