What are the schools like in Fredericksburg, VA?

Fredericksburg is served primarily by Spotsylvania County Public Schools. The district operates 18 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Fredericksburg?

The median household income in Fredericksburg, VA is $83,445 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Fredericksburg, VA?

Fredericksburg has an average high temperature of 45.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.3 inches.

Fredericksburg, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fredericksburg, VA affordable or expensive?

Fredericksburg's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fredericksburg is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $438,400 and the median rent is $1,462 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fredericksburg, VA?

Fredericksburg has a violent crime rate of 603.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3070.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fredericksburg, VA a Good Place to Live?

Fredericksburg is a small city of 28,258 in Virginia, with a median household income of $83,445 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Fredericksburg stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fredericksburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fredericksburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Fredericksburg's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fredericksburg costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fredericksburg, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$438,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,462	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,445	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Fredericksburg's violent crime rate is 603.9 per 100,000 residents — 59% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

603.9 /100k

Property Crime

3070.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fredericksburg is served primarily by Spotsylvania County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fredericksburg, VA	National Avg
School District	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	18	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fredericksburg sees average highs of 45.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 11.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fredericksburg, VA
Average High — January	45.9°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	11.3"

Demographics

Metric	Fredericksburg, VA	National Avg
Population	28,258	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.8%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Falmouth, VA 2 mi Southern Gateway, VA 3 mi Passapatanzy, VA 8 mi Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 9 mi Stafford Courthouse, VA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, VA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

22401 22407 22408

Fredericksburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredericksburg, VA affordable or expensive?

Fredericksburg's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fredericksburg roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $438,400 and median rent is $1,462/month.

What is the crime rate in Fredericksburg, VA?

Fredericksburg's violent crime rate is 603.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3070.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fredericksburg?

Public schools in Fredericksburg are operated by Spotsylvania County Public Schools. The district has 18 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fredericksburg, VA a good place to live?

Fredericksburg, VA has a population of 28,258, a median household income of $83,445, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fredericksburg?

Fredericksburg averages 45.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 11.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fredericksburg?

Fredericksburg, VA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 22401, 22407, 22408.

What is the population of Fredericksburg?

The population of Fredericksburg, Virginia is 28,258 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fredericksburg?

Key numbers for living in Fredericksburg: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $438,400, median household income $83,445, crime index 154 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fredericksburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.