At a Glance
Median Income
$85,368
$46,503 per capita
Home Value
$461,500
Zillow: $480,070
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
607/100K
3,091/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
12.6% smoking rate
How Fredericksburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fredericksburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fredericksburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fredericksburg residents earn a median household income of $85,368 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,503. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,766 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fredericksburg is $461,500 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,070. Median rent is $1,521/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Fredericksburg reports 607 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,091/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
46.8% of adults in Fredericksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fredericksburg has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population28,383
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,716/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,368
Per Capita$46,503
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
B+
Home Value$461,500
Rent$1,521
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$480,070
Housing Units12,118
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent607/100K
Property3,091/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault472/100K
Burglary119/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation114 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Fredericksburg was founded in 1691.
The median home in Fredericksburg was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.