What are the schools like in Frederickson, WA?

School district data for Frederickson is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Frederickson?

The median household income in Frederickson, WA is $100,980 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Frederickson, WA?

Frederickson has an average high temperature of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Frederickson, WA affordable or expensive?

Frederickson's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Frederickson is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $418,200 and the median rent is $2,134 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Frederickson, WA?

Frederickson has a violent crime rate of 545.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3238.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Frederickson, WA a Good Place to Live?

Frederickson is a small city of 24,741 in Washington, with a median household income of $100,980 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Frederickson's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Frederickson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Frederickson 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: 113.0

Frederickson's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Frederickson costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Frederickson, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$418,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,134	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,980	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Frederickson's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.2 /100k

Property Crime

3238.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Frederickson, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Frederickson sees average highs of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July, with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation and 5.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Frederickson, WA
Average High — January	46.1°F
Average High — July	75.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.9"
Annual Snowfall	5.6"

Demographics

Metric	Frederickson, WA	National Avg
Population	24,741	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.5%	18.9%
Asian	7.8%	6.3%
Under 18	30.2%	22.2%
65 and over	9.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frederickson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederickson, WA affordable or expensive?

Frederickson's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Frederickson roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $418,200 and median rent is $2,134/month.

What is the crime rate in Frederickson, WA?

Frederickson's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3238.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Frederickson?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Frederickson, WA a good place to live?

Frederickson, WA has a population of 24,741, a median household income of $100,980, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 Frederickson?

Frederickson averages 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches with about 5.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Frederickson?

The population of Frederickson, Washington is 24,741 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Frederickson?

Key numbers for living in Frederickson: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $418,200, median household income $100,980, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frederickson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.