The Town FilesFrederica, Delaware
Town in Kent County · population 1,073 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $215,100
- Household income
- $80,924
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 36.7
Frederica is a town of 1,073 people in Kent County, Delaware. The median home is worth $215,100, below the typical Delaware town ($302,450). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Delaware towns, better for cycling than 88% of Delaware towns, quieter than 75% of Delaware towns.
How Frederica ranks
Percentile among Delaware towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Delaware towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Frederica is worth $215,100, below the typical Delaware town ($302,450). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $80,924, which is more affordable than 96% of Delaware towns. Median rent is $1,203 a month. 74.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Frederica | Typical Delaware town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,100 | $302,450 |
| Median rent | $1,203 | $1,342 |
| Median household income | $80,924 | $78,707 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.1% | 72.0% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1987 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Frederica
| People | Frederica | Typical Delaware town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 32.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.3% | 13.8% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 25.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 93.0% |
Weather in Frederica
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 27.6°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.8 inches of snow (typical Delaware town: 12.8 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frederica since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical Delaware town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 24, 1991.
Severe weather in Kent County since 1996
Kent County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4916: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4566: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4526: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3449: Covid-19 |
| November 16, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4090: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Kent County
Kent County had 71,071 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,464 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Frederica itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Frederica
1 public school with 340 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest East Elementary School | K-3 | 340 | 13.1 |
Towns near Frederica
- Riverview, DE3.2 mi · 2,458 people · home $319,900
- Woodside East, DE5.6 mi · 2,570 people · home $330,700
- Felton, DE5.9 mi · 1,316 people · home $285,900
- Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE6.7 mi · 4,104 people · home $389,900
- Milford, DE7.2 mi · 11,190 people · home $296,900
- Dover Base Housing, DE7.5 mi · 2,810 people · home —
- Harrington, DE7.9 mi · 3,774 people · home $221,900
- Camden, DE8.0 mi · 3,715 people · home $300,100
Frederica questions
Is Frederica, Delaware a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Frederica scores better for retirees than 66% of Delaware towns and quieter than 75%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.7).
How much does a house cost in Frederica?
The median owner-occupied home in Frederica is valued at $215,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,924, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,203 a month.
What is the weather like in Frederica?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 12.8 inches of snow.
Does Frederica get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frederica since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020. The typical Delaware town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)