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Is Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), PA a Good Place to Live?
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) is a small town of 1,660 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $89,475
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) 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 Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) 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: 95.3
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County)'s overall cost of living index is 95.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$203,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$89,475
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County)'s violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
30.3 /100k
Property Crime
214.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) is served primarily by Northern Lebanon SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), PA
National Avg
School District
Northern Lebanon SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County)'s cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $203,200 and median rent is $850/month.
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County)'s violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) are operated by Northern Lebanon SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), PA has a population of 1,660, a median household income of $89,475, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) averages 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17026.
The population of Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), Pennsylvania is 1,660 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County): cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $203,200, median household income $89,475, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
