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Fredericksburg.
About
Life in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is a community of 11,254 people in Texas. The median household income is $64,534, median rent runs about $1,386 per month, and median home values are around $460,300. Unemployment is low at 3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Fredericksburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
+8.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fredericksburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fredericksburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (82.9%), and 9.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
32.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.9%
of households
Married Couples
47.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Fredericksburg
In Fredericksburg, home values are 62% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$5,328
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $511,559 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Fredericksburg
Unemployment in Gillespie County, which includes Fredericksburg, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Fredericksburg: Gillespie County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gillespie County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Fredericksburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute14.1 min avg
How Fredericksburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fredericksburg, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 88% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 56 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 72 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fredericksburg runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
83.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
618.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fredericksburg Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
57.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gillespie County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gillespie County, which includes Fredericksburg, the most common type is drought, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Drought | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 29 | Drought | $512,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Winter Storm | $3,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Flash Flood | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 8 | Drought | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
17 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gillespie County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate93°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fredericksburg has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
30.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
104
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 34°F | 1.56" |
| Feb | 64°F | 39°F | 1.84" |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 2.50" |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 2.55" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.26" |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 2.98" |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 1.88" |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 2.42" |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 3.25" |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 3.10" |
| Nov | 68°F | 44°F | 2.18" |
| Dec | 61°F | 36°F | 2.04" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
71 mi awayEl Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fredericksburg
Pioneer Memorial Library
115 W Main St, Fredericksburg
Cities Near Fredericksburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fredericksburg FAQ
Is Fredericksburg, Texas affordable?⌄
Fredericksburg's median rent is $1,386/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $64,534/year. Median home value is $460,300.
Is Fredericksburg, Texas safe?⌄
Fredericksburg's violent crime rate was 84 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 619 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fredericksburg, Texas?⌄
Gillespie County, which includes Fredericksburg, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fredericksburg, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Fredericksburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,386/month and median household income is $64,534/year. The median home value is $460,300. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fredericksburg, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Fredericksburg is 14 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from