The Town FilesFredericksburg, Virginia
City in Fredericksburg city · population 27,982 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $483,700
- Household income
- $86,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 32.1
Fredericksburg is a city of 27,982 people in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. The median home is worth $483,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Virginia towns, more vibrant than 94% of Virginia towns, better for cycling than 89% of Virginia towns.
How Fredericksburg ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fredericksburg is worth $483,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $86,071, which is more affordable than 8% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,619 a month. 39.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fredericksburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $483,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,619 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $86,071 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 39.7% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Fredericksburg
| People | Fredericksburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in Fredericksburg
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.3 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fredericksburg since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 8, 2008 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 3, 2009.
Severe weather in Fredericksburg city since 1996
Fredericksburg city has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Jobs and pay in Fredericksburg city
Fredericksburg city had 24,853 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,880 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Fredericksburg itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Fredericksburg
29 public schools with 23,114 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Senior High | 9-12 | 2,223 | 12.2 |
| Riverbend High | 9-12 | 1,950 | 13.4 |
| Massaponax High | 9-12 | 1,702 | 13.4 |
| Chancellor High | 9-12 | 1,374 | 15.4 |
| James Monroe High | 9-12 | 1,005 | 13.4 |
| T. Benton Gayle Middle | 6-8 | 926 | 14.9 |
| Parkside Elementary | PK-5 | 924 | 21.5 |
| Conway Elementary | K-5 | 918 | 15.6 |
| Rocky Run Elementary | K-5 | 905 | 15.1 |
| Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle | 6-8 | 877 | 14.9 |
| Hugh Mercer Elementary | K-5 | 849 | 16.0 |
| Lafayette Elementary | K-5 | 809 | 15.6 |
Towns near Fredericksburg
- Falmouth, VA2.6 mi · 4,956 people · home $438,200
- Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA8.9 mi · 5,610 people · home $395,700
- Aquia Harbour, VA12.5 mi · 6,836 people · home $461,000
- Lake Wilderness, VA13.0 mi · 2,960 people · home $353,100
- Lake of the Woods, VA14.8 mi · 8,081 people · home $399,300
- King George, VA16.5 mi · 4,970 people · home $380,500
- Quantico Base, VA17.9 mi · 5,221 people · home —
- Triangle, VA19.4 mi · 9,589 people · home $505,300
Fredericksburg questions
Is Fredericksburg, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fredericksburg scores better for retirees than 9% of Virginia towns and quieter than 4%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.1).
How much does a house cost in Fredericksburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Fredericksburg is valued at $483,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,071, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $1,619 a month.
What is the weather like in Fredericksburg?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 11.3 inches of snow.
Does Fredericksburg get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fredericksburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2008. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)