Frederica, DE

View of Frederica, DE
Population
1,155
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
16 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$215,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,924
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Frederica

Explore

More places like Frederica

About Frederica

Set right on the Murderkill River in central Delaware, Frederica is a small, quiet town with deep roots as an old shipping and shipbuilding hub. Life here moves at a relaxed pace among the surrounding marshes and historic streets. It’s an appealing choice for anyone looking for affordable, small-town living in Kent County, with Dover just up the road and the Delaware beaches within an easy weekend drive.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Loading town details...

Beyond Frederica, DE

Is this the right place for you?

Every rating on this page comes from the same model behind our search. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll rank every community we cover around your priorities, and show you where Frederica, DE lands.

Find your best places
Google MapsOpen the mapFrederica, DEZillowBrowse housingFrederica, DEWeatherSparkCheck climateFrederica, DERedditSearch discussionsFrederica, DE