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Living in Fredericksburg City, Virginia

The region's historic core. A walkable colonial downtown on the Rappahannock, the University of Mary Washington, and a VRE commuter rail station with Amtrak service to Washington.

$426,800
Median assessment
0.80
Tax per $100
86%
Grad rate
Very walkable
Walkability
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Commute & how people work

About 17% of Fredericksburg City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 32 min.

32 min
Average commute
44%
Commute under 20 min
28%
Commute 45 min or more
17%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min15%
10 to 19 min29%
20 to 29 min14%
30 to 44 min14%
45 min or more28%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone65%
Carpool10%
Public transit2%
Walk or bike5%
Work from home17%
Other1%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Fredericksburg City Public Schools reports a 86% on-time graduation rate, with 48% passing Math and 59% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 251 restaurants & cafes and 55 grocery stores. The town center is very walkable (89 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Fredericksburg City. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Fredericksburg City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Universities

Colleges & training

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$86,071
Median household income
$483,700
Median home value
$1,619 /mo
Median gross rent
40%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

32
Median age
46%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

7%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Fredericksburg City?

Fredericksburg City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.80 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.80% a year).

How are the schools in Fredericksburg City?

Fredericksburg City Public Schools reports a 86% on-time graduation rate, with 48% passing Math and 59% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Fredericksburg City?

The average commute for Fredericksburg City workers is about 32 minutes, and 44% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Fredericksburg City?

About 17% of Fredericksburg City workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

Keep exploring Fredericksburg Region with nearby area guides.

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Fredericksburg City.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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