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Southern Gateway, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fredericksburg city County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,224
Population
693/sq mi density
$94,383
Median Income
$40,461 per capita
$246,300
Home Value
$475,651 Zillow
$1,853
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
449
Violent Crime/100K
4,112 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$94,383 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,300 home value, $1,853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Southern Gateway enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 234 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 693/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3448°N, 77.5029°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fredericksburg city County |
| Nearest Airport | Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (MNZ) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Southern Gateway has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.8").