Fredericktown 58 Below average
Fredericktown Livability #552 ranked city in Missouri#20,458 ranked city in the USARanks better than 30% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Fredericktown

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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What's it like Living in Fredericktown?

Located in the state of Missouri, Fredericktown is a small city with a population of 4,006 people. At 95%, the majority of the Fredericktown population is White; this is followed by 1% Asian and 0% Black. If you're not a fan of traffic congestion and long commute times to work, Fredericktown is the place to be. Commutes to work here are shorter, with an average one-way commute time taking only 17 minutes, significantly lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Fredericktown could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Missouri if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like cost of living, commute, education, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Fredericktown and in the areas around Fredericktown is a much easier task.

The livability score in Fredericktown is 60 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 41st percentile of all cities across America. This is a poor rating when compared to the average of other places in the country. If we dig down a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Fredericktown has higher than average grades for the following: crime (B+). There are some categories that Fredericktown does not rank well for, including: amenities (F), education (D-) and employment (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to find out why.

Fredericktown real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Fredericktown. Median real estate prices in Fredericktown come in at $83,500, which is 40.9% lower than the Missouri average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Fredericktown, the home price to income ratio is 2.3, which is 20.7% lower than the Missouri average.

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      Fredericktown transportation information

      Statistic Fredericktown Missouri National
      Average one way commute17min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.3%81.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool18.6%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.3%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.7%1.9%2.8%
      Working from home3.1%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Fredericktown, MO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).