LanceLatham1976, 1976
Fredonia’s story
176 years in pictures
Census counts: 312 in 1930, 2,279 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1976 and 4 maps from 1892 on.
- 1850Fredonia is settled
FredoniaWI
A town of 2,252, settled in 1850. 65% more nonprofits per person than the typical Wisconsin town.
Trash day: Friday2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Freekee · Public domain
Population
2,252
2025 Census estimate · −1% since 2020
Typical home
$421K
+5.5% in a year
Household income
$99K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
697
A commuter town
Is Fredonia a good place to live?
The best of Fredonia’s subject grades is an A for civic life. 13% of residents are 65 or older in Fredonia, below both the Wisconsin town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). The biggest park or preserve is Waubedonia Park, at 38 acres. Fredonia has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Fredonia stand out
Where Fredonia beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Fredonia6.3
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical WI town3.8
Civic lifeA
65% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Wisconsin town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Northern Ozaukee School District
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Ozaukee Elementary | PK–5 | 344 |
| Divine Savior Catholic School | PK–7 | 112 |
| Ozaukee Middle | 6–8 | 174 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Fredonia for work
Where Fredonia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
697jobs based in Fredonia
6%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Fredonia grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Fredonia is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 20% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →HealthAurora Medical Center 9.6 miles awayB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.8 of 20; 3.5% of households have no car; 1.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 3% conserved landA−Open →HistoryCOpen →Civic life6.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Fredonia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fredonia, and how to reach them.
PowerWe Energies20.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFredonia WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFridayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Fredonia ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5302153021 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fredonia.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Fredonia faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 80% of U.S. communities.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsA−
Fredonia’s schools rank ahead of 76% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Northern Ozaukee School District. Three of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Wisconsin Virtual Learning, with 337 students.
76%of WI districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozaukee ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 344 | B+ |
| Ozaukee HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 199 | C+ |
| Ozaukee MiddleTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 174 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Fredonia has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Fredonia for work: only 6% work in town. Since 2013, Fredonia has added 88 jobs, to 697 in 2023. Fredonia’s median household income is $99,000, above both Wisconsin’s towns ($87,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000).
6%work in town
| Fredonia | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 8.2% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $99,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Fredonia6%
Milwaukee14%
Port Washington8%
Grafton6%
Mequon5%
19 mi
median commute distance
697
jobs based in Fredonia
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 45% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Residents of Fredonia are healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Fredonia beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 21% of adults binge drink in Fredonia.
69%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Fredonia | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Fredonia | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with high blood pressure | 29% | 33.3% |
Aurora Medical Center
9.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B−
Homes in Fredonia are worth about $421K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Fredonia home is worth about $421,000, up 5.5% in a year, 25% above the Wisconsin typical home.
$421KZillow home value
| Fredonia | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 71% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,049 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Fredonia$421K
Wisconsin$337K
+5.5%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Fredonia has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Fredonia has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Fredonia’s July high is 81°F.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–31°
Spring34–54°
Summer58–78°
Fall40–58°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 29% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 13% of residents (19% statewide). The median age in Fredonia is 36 years. 24% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
36median age · WI 40.2
| Fredonia | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 32% | 29% |
FredoniaWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school37%
Some college19%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.3 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Fredonia | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 16.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.2% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.3% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.7% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.8% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,300, single groups can be off by several points
3.2%conserved
| Fredonia | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
3.2%
conserved · 46 of 1,435 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mark Montaba Nature Center | 0.6 mi | 4 |
| 2. Waubedonia Park | — | 38 |
| 3. Marie Krause Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fredonia
18pages on Fredonia
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Fredonia; the nearest are
Concordia University-WisconsinUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Mequon15.2 mi$35,470 tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUniversity or college · Public · Milwaukee27.5 mi$10,398 in-state tuitionMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Milwaukee29.6 mi$5,184 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Fredonia residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
About Fredonia
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Fredonia is a village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. Located on the Milwaukee River, the village is in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The population was 2,279 at the 2020 census. The community was the site of a Potawatomi village until at least the 1840s. The first white settlers in the area were Yankees, Germans and Luxembourgers who arrived in the 1840s, but the community was rural until the 1870s when the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway built a station in the area and businesses began to cluster it, laying the foundation for the village. Fredonia grew, incorporating in 1922. The village is located east of the unincorporated census-designated place of Waubeka, the lo…
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- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 896 ft
- Area code
- 262
Fredonia’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Fredonia.
FredoniaSaukvilleFredonia
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia · Fredonia | — | — | B− | — | A− | B+ |
| Saukville | — | — | C+ | — | A− | B+ |
Fredonia and Saukville have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Fredonia and Saukville report no FBI crime data of their own. Fredonia and Fredonia are one community, graded once. Compare Fredonia with a neighbor →
Questions about Fredonia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fredonia, WI a good place to live?
65% more nonprofits per person than the typical Wisconsin town.
Is Fredonia, WI expensive?
That is 5.4 years of the area's median household income ($78,218 across the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.