Fredericksburg, Virginia
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 100% of US counties
- top 1% for amenities nearby
- top 9% for walkability
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Fredericksburg is a county in Virginia with about 28,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, walkability, and sales tax. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitefredericksburgva.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in3.1 in
muggy 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$83k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$60kbetter than 6% of US counties
Home Value$438k96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 5% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.64%better than 71% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.05%better than 25% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 42% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.8 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.3 inbetter than 52% of US counties
Sunny Days174 daysbetter than 4% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk8.7better than 89% of US counties
Violent Crime3373/100kbetter than 1% of US counties
Property Crime4108/100kbetter than 1% of US counties
Community
Population28,25853rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5893rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.882nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+364th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)56.9%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)20.7%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.8%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 9% of US counties
Walkability9.3/20better than 91% of US counties
Airport Distance45 mibetter than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.4%better than 90% of US counties
Amenities Nearby103.33better than 99% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fredericksburg an affordable place to live?
- Fredericksburg is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $60k, better than 6% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fredericksburg?
- The median home value in Fredericksburg is $438k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fredericksburg?
- Median household income in Fredericksburg is $83k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fredericksburg?
- Median gross rent in Fredericksburg is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fredericksburg safe?
- Fredericksburg is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3373/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 4108/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fredericksburg?
- Fredericksburg averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 44.8 in of annual precipitation and about 174 sunny days a year.
- How long is the commute in Fredericksburg?
- The average one-way commute in Fredericksburg is 32 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)