Fredericksburg, VA vs Madera, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 16.5). Fredericksburg leads in median household income ($83,445 vs $61,626). Madera leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 28,928 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | R+20.8 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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