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Fredericksburg, IA


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Fredericksburg, Iowa

Fredericksburg, Iowa, in Chickasaw county, is 33 miles N of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 144 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are 984 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Fredericksburg

In Fredericksburg, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fredericksburg had a median family income of $40,357.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Fredericksburg Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fredericksburg that were owner-occupied was 81%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Fredericksburg has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Fredericksburg, 80% of commuters drive to work. Fredericksburg offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Fredericksburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFredericksburg Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFredericksburg Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFredericksburg Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Fredericksburg, IA

Comparing Fredericksburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built24
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