salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,200 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 152 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Frederickson?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Frederickson
| Size | Frederickson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,316 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,386 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,936 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Frederickson overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Frederickson, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Frederickson
Life in Frederickson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Frederickson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $782 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $477,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Frederickson, WA?
Renting in Frederickson costs a median of about $2,530 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Frederickson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,200 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Frederickson cheap or expensive?
Frederickson is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $118,096. It ranks 152nd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Frederickson?
The median homeowner in Frederickson pays $4,503 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Frederickson more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Frederickson?
The median home value in Frederickson is $477,400, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
25,383 people live in Frederickson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.