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Fredericksburg, VA — ZIP 22401

Population: 28,731 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22401 (Fredericksburg, VA) is $475,129 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $477,500 after a median 35.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,953/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$475,129

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

35.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$475,129
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.4%
10-year appreciation
+59.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$475,129
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$477,500
Median list price
$529,000
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
-8.3%
Median days on market
35.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
82
For-sale inventory
83
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,953/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,750/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,210/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Hugh Mercer Elementary, JAMES MONROE HIGH, Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center, Lafayette Elementary, WALKER-GRANT MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A24
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
L.A. Clarke & Son (5.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
114
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
185

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,349
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,017

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
52
Nearest national park
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Prince William Forest Park, Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Shannon Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+48 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
32.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,907
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,575
Average weekly wage
$1,118
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
872

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 22401State medianUS median
Median home value$475,129$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$477,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,953/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,907$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 22401?
$475,129.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22401?
$477,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22401?
Median days on market: 35.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22401?
Typical rent: $1,953/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22401?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is ZIP 22401 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A24.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22401?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22401?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22401?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22401?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 22401 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 22401?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22401?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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