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Fredericksburg.
About
Life in Fredericksburg
If you're thinking about moving to Fredericksburg, understand that this is fundamentally a commuter city for the Washington and Richmond metros—about a third of your neighbors will be making that drive regularly, and I-95 traffic during peak hours is a real factor in daily life. The downtown historic district is attractive and walkable, with restaurants, galleries, and museums, but most of daily life happens in car-dependent suburbs and shopping centers. Summers are hot and humid—daytime temperatures run slightly warmer than D.C.—and winters are cool but not severe.
Fredericksburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Foreign-Born
12.1%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
+8.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.1% foreign-born, most often from Afghanistan
Who lives in Fredericksburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fredericksburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Afghanistan (19.5%), and 9.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
11.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.0%
of households
Married Couples
34.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.27
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 VA
Rent, home values, and income in Fredericksburg
In Fredericksburg, home values are 26% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,907
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
39.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $478,697 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Fredericksburg and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fredericksburg is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fredericksburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute31.9 min avg
How Fredericksburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fredericksburg, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 44 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M 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 23% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fredericksburg runs 23% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
405.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,506.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fredericksburg Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
8.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fredericksburg County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fredericksburg, the most common type is winter weather, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 2 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Winter Weather | $2.0M |
| 2021 | 14 | Dense Fog | $56,000 |
| 2020 | 18 | Dense Fog | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2018 | 22 | Winter Weather | $25,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fredericksburg city, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Stafford County, VA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 9 miles from Fredericksburg) is typically good — 347 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
347
per year
Moderate Days
13
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Stafford County, VA (9 mi away)
Climate86°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fredericksburg has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.4"
Annual Snowfall
11.3"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
101
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 25°F | 2.72" |
| Feb | 49°F | 27°F | 2.50" |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 3.96" |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 3.37" |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 4.19" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 3.88" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.82" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 2.99" |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.54" |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.72" |
| Nov | 59°F | 35°F | 3.52" |
| Dec | 50°F | 28°F | 3.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Mary Washington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Fredericksburg
Stafford Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Stafford
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.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Fredericksburg
Public · 4-year · 3,566 students · in-state tuition $15,304 · 70% graduate · median earnings $66,028 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, 1 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (1 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
1 mi awayPrince William Forest Park
Park
21 mi awayThomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
35 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
36 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
38 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
40 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Branch
1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg
Cities Near Fredericksburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fredericksburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fredericksburg FAQ
Is Fredericksburg, Virginia affordable?⌄
Fredericksburg's median rent is $1,619/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $86,071/year. Median home value is $483,700.
Is Fredericksburg, Virginia safe?⌄
Fredericksburg's violent crime rate was 405 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2507 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fredericksburg, Virginia?⌄
Fredericksburg has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Fredericksburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,619/month and median household income is $86,071/year. The median home value is $483,700. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fredericksburg, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Fredericksburg is 32 minutes, which is longer 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