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Fredericksburg, VA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Fredericksburg.

Population: 153,109 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fredericksburg, VA is $487,265 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $489,677 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,011/month. 28 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$487,265

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$487,265
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+66.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$487,265
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$489,677
Median list price
$493,040
Median price per sqft
$221
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
529
For-sale inventory
540
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
518
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
186

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,011/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/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)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
28
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Fredericksburg City Public Schools, Commonwealth Governor's School, Regional Alternative Ed/Stafford Co
Schools include
Hugh Mercer Elementary, James Monroe High, Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center, Lafayette Elementary, Walker-Grant Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A24
NFIP flood claims on record
81
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
L.A. Clarke & Son (1.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
67.8°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
11.4 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
309
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Highest AQI recorded (year)
81

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,407
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,010

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
53
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
46
Nearest airport
Shannon Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (38 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
14
Hospitals include
MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+48 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
13.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,769
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,157
Average weekly wage
$1,209
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
707

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

How it compares

FredericksburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$487,265$327,162$285,053
Median sale price$489,677$374,890$319,906
Median days on market47 days43 days48 days
Typical rent$2,011/mo$1,994/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$2,769$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 typical home value in Fredericksburg, VA?
$487,265.
What is the median sale price in Fredericksburg, VA?
$489,677.
How long do homes take to sell in Fredericksburg, VA?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Fredericksburg, VA?
Typical rent: $2,011/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fredericksburg, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Fredericksburg, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 81 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A24. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fredericksburg, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fredericksburg, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fredericksburg, VA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: L.A. Clarke & Son, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Fredericksburg, VA?
28 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fredericksburg, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fredericksburg, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fredericksburg, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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