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Fredonia, New York

Introduction to Fredonia, New York

Fredonia, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 38 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The village is located in the Jamestown metropolitan area. Fredonia has a population of 10,706.

Fredonia History

The present-day Village of Fredonia was originally inhabited by Mound Builder, Erie, Iroquoi and Seneca Native Americans, and was known as Canadaway. Robert Morris purchased the land and sold it to the Holland Land Company in 1791. The first European settlers of the area arrived in the early 1800s. William Hart dug a gas well in the village in 1821 and the Fredonia Gas Light Company was established in 1858, becoming the first natural gas company of United States. The village was incorporated in 1829.

Fredonia and nearby Attractions

  • D.R. Barker Historic Museum
  • Dunkirk Historical Museum
  • Lake Erie State Park
  • Lucile M Wright Air Museum
  • Lincoln Bedell Statue Park
  • Evangola State Park

Things To Do In Fredonia

During you stay in Fredonia, you can visit the Barker Darwin R. Museum and the Dunkirk Historical Museum to explore the area’s history and culture. You can also visit the Evangola State Park and Lincoln Bedell Statue Park. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Sugar Hill Golf Course. Apart from these, the village of Fredonia also organizes a number of recreational activities and events throughout the year such as the Victorian Dazzle and the Red, White and Blues Festival.

Fredonia Transportation

Air transportation is available from Buffalo International Airport.

Fredonia Higher Education

SUNY College at Fredonia is the local college. Jamestown Community College, D'youville College and Saint Bonaventure University also offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Fredonia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyFredonia Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyFredonia Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Fredonia, NY

Comparing Fredonia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men43
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime73

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