What are the schools like in Frewsburg, NY?

Frewsburg is served primarily by FREWSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.

What is the median household income in Frewsburg?

The median household income in Frewsburg, NY is $57,138 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Frewsburg, NY?

Frewsburg has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 98.4 inches.

Frewsburg, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Frewsburg, NY affordable or expensive?

Frewsburg's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Frewsburg is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,200 and the median rent is $889 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Frewsburg, NY?

Frewsburg has a violent crime rate of 195.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 992.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Frewsburg, NY a Good Place to Live?

Frewsburg is a small town of 1,891 in New York, with a median household income of $57,138 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Frewsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Frewsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Frewsburg 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: 95.1

Frewsburg's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Frewsburg costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Frewsburg, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$889	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,138	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Frewsburg's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

195.4 /100k

Property Crime

992.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Frewsburg is served primarily by FREWSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Frewsburg, NY	National Avg
School District	FREWSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Frewsburg sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 98.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Frewsburg, NY
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	98.4"

Demographics

Metric	Frewsburg, NY	National Avg
Population	1,891	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Falconer, NY 5 mi Jamestown, NY 6 mi Kennedy, NY 7 mi Busti, NY 8 mi Jamestown West, NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Frewsburg

Frewsburg, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14738

Frewsburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frewsburg, NY affordable or expensive?

Frewsburg's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Frewsburg roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,200 and median rent is $889/month.

What is the crime rate in Frewsburg, NY?

Frewsburg's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 992.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Frewsburg?

Public schools in Frewsburg are operated by FREWSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Frewsburg, NY a good place to live?

Frewsburg, NY has a population of 1,891, a median household income of $57,138, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Frewsburg?

Frewsburg averages 32.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 98.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Frewsburg?

Frewsburg, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14738.

What is the population of Frewsburg?

The population of Frewsburg, New York is 1,891 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Frewsburg?

Key numbers for living in Frewsburg: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $122,200, median household income $57,138, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frewsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.