Fredericksburg, Virginia

Small Virginia city with local appeal

Northeast Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro

WhereAtHome Score

63.3

D

out of 100

Overview

Fredericksburg is a Virginia city with a population of approximately 28,928, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $485,347. Median household income is $83,445.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,928 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $485,347 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $83,445 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 32.4 minutes
  • Part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,928

Source: Census ACS

$485,347

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$83,445

Source: Census ACS

32.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

46

Source: Walk Score

129 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Fredericksburg city (county-level results)

65%
33%
Democrat 8,760
Republican 4,480
Leans D+31.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 42.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 47.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 35.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 46/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 63.3

Location

Fredericksburg, VA (38.2995, -77.4772)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.