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Fredericksburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fredericksburg city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
28,383 Population 2,716/sq mi density
$85,368 Median Income $46,503 per capita
$461,500 Home Value $475,651 Zillow
$1,521 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
449 Violent Crime/100K 4,112 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,368 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$461,500 home value, $1,521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fredericksburg, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,368
14% above
$46,503 per capita
Home Value
$461,500
64% above
Zillow: $475,651
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
31% above
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
449/100K
18% above
4,112/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
39% above
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
114%
Home Value
164%
Rent
131%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
118%
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 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.

Data Overview

People

Population28,383
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,716/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,368
Per Capita$46,503
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty10.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,500
Rent$1,521
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$475,651
Housing Units12,118
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent449/100K
Property4,112/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault322/100K
Burglary264/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,345/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.