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Fredericksburg, VA
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Fredericksburg, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fredericksburg a Good Place to Live?
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $475,651. 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 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,112/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.