What percentage of people rent in Fredericktown, MO?
39.8% (±8.8 points) of the occupied homes in Fredericktown, MO are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 713 renting households against 1,080 that own their home.
In Fredericktown, the share of households that rent went from 36.9% in 2015–2019 to 39.8% in 2020–2024 (+2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 39.8% (±8.8 points)
- Renting households
- 713 (±174)
- Median renter income
- $36,956 (±$1,884)
Who rents and who owns in Fredericktown
| Fredericktown | Madison County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 39.8% (±8.8 points) | 26.3% (±3.5 points) | 31.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 713 (±174) | 1,233 (±187) | 799,814 (±5,177) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,080 (±187) | 3,450 (±209) | 1,708,413 (±9,125) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.5) | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.3) | 2.7 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $36,956 (±$1,884) | $35,737 (±$2,534) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $65,478 (±$10,738) | $65,607 (±$5,108) | $87,780 (±$425) | $100,009 |
In Fredericktown, the renter share is higher than in Madison County (26.3%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Madison County, Fredericktown ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 250 of 1,244.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Fredericktown has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 36.9% (±8.1 points) | 39.8% (±8.8 points) | +2.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $721 (±$80) | $846 (±$36) | +17.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $35,962 (±$11,835) | $49,375 (±$9,719) | +37.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Fredericktown
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown | — | 39.8% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Junction City | 0.9 mi | 74.1% (±14.0 points) | Higher |
| Cobalt | 1.5 mi | 47.9% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marquand | 12 mi | 33.8% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 17 mi | 46.2% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 18 mi | 24.5% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Ironton | 18 mi | 25.8% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Pilot Knob | 19 mi | 46.1% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iron Mountain Lake | 20 mi | 16.4% (±13.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arcadia, MO (24.5%), Ironton, MO (25.8%), Iron Mountain Lake, MO (16.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Junction City, MO (74.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junction City | 74.1% (±14.0 points) |
| 2 | Cobalt | 47.9% (±19.2 points) |
| 3 | Fredericktown | 39.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 4 | Marquand | 33.8% (±22.6 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fredericktown
How many renters are there in Fredericktown?
Fredericktown has an estimated 713 (±174) renting households, 39.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Fredericktown?
In Fredericktown, the share of households that rent went from 36.9% in 2015–2019 to 39.8% in 2020–2024 (+2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Fredericktown?
A renting household in Fredericktown has 2.5 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Fredericktown?
The median renting household in Fredericktown, MO has an income of $36,956 (±$1,884) a year, against $65,478 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fredericktown city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fredericktown city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fredericktown city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fredericktown city, Missouri
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fredericktown city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fredericktown city, Missouri (place:25768, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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