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Fredericksburg, Texas

city · Gillespie County

At a glance

11,419
Population
$460,300
Median home value (all homes)
52% above U.S. median
$521,138
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,386/mo
Median rent
3% above U.S. median
$64,534
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
14.1 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
67.71%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing69% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost54% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college56 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates90.5%
College graduates43.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Fredericksburg
The Mission of the Fredericksburg Texas Chamber of Commerce is to champion our business community through collaboration, information and service. The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce proudly represents the diverse and growing business community of Gillespie County and strives to make Fredericksburg a great place to do business and a great place to live.
county Gillespie County Economic Development Commission
Gillespie County Economic Development Commission is a local economic development organization serving Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. It focuses on attracting and supporting businesses in Agriculture & Tourism, Aviation Maintenance, Metal Fabrication & Machinery, and Specialty Food & Beverage, and provides relocation and development resources.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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