Fredonia is a small town of 1,009 in Arizona, with a median household income of $57,762
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fredonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fredonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fredonia city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.3
Fredonia's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fredonia costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fredonia, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$227,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,542
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,762
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Fredonia's violent crime rate is 358.9 per 100,000 residents
— 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
358.9 /100k
Property Crime
1724.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fredonia is served primarily by Fredonia-Moccasin Unified District (4195).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fredonia, AZ
National Avg
School District
Fredonia-Moccasin Unified District (4195)
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fredonia sees average highs of 49.4°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 14.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.1 inches of snow per year.
Fredonia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fredonia roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $227,800 and median rent is $1,542/month.
Fredonia's violent crime rate is 358.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1724.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fredonia are operated by Fredonia-Moccasin Unified District (4195).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fredonia, AZ has a population of 1,009, a median household income of $57,762, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fredonia averages 49.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.9 inches
with about 22.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fredonia, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86022.
The population of Fredonia, Arizona is 1,009 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fredonia: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $227,800, median household income $57,762, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fredonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
