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Fredericksburg, VA

Founded 1691Elev. 18 m
Population
28,383
Median home
$461,500
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
31
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is home to roughly 28,383 residents. Fredericksburg was founded in 1691. The median age is 31 and the median household income is $85,368. Homes carry a median value of $461,500, and about 42% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55.6%). Around 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 33 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
28,383
Median age
31
Median household income
$85,368
Per-capita income
$46,503
Poverty rate
16.4%
High-school grad or higher
92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
32.7 min
Work from home
14.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.4%
Black19.8%
Asian3.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.1%
Sales & office17.8%
Service14%
Production, transportation & material moving11.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$461,500
Median gross rent
$1,521/mo
Owner-occupied
41.6%
Median year built
1986
Households
11,443
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Fredericksburg has 31 public schools — 14 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading73%
Math80%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CHANCELLOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
JAMES MONROE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
MASSAPONAX HIGHHighGrades 9–12
RIVERBEND HIGHHighGrades 9–12
Stafford Senior HighHighGrades 9–12
BATTLEFIELD MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CHANCELLOR MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
FREEDOM MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
T. BENTON GAYLE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
WALKER-GRANT MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Battlefield ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cedar Forest ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Chancellor ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% above national
Fredericksburg487
Virginia243
United States386
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime77% above national
Fredericksburg3,456
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fredericksburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fredericksburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Fredericksburg County
LightningRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
Coastal floodingVery Low
Cold waveVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fredericksburg is in Fredericksburg County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fredericksburg was founded in 1691. Elevation ~18 m.

Population trend
31K4K28,38319072024
Map of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA
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Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Farmers Bank of FredericksburgChimneys, TheFederal HillWashington, Mary, HousePresbyterian Church of FredericksburgSentry BoxFredericksburg Town Hall and Market SquareCarl's
Notable people from Fredericksburg
John ForsythJeff RouseMonty WilliamsHugh ScottFred KingsburyThomas ArmatErik HurtadoShakira AustinJohn M. PattonRobert Goodloe Harper
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Registered sex offenders in Fredericksburg, VA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fredericksburg, Virginia.

John Ryan Hall, 39ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Spotsylvania County County · 22408
AKA Ryan Hall, John R Hall
Kenneth Cruz Cruz, 51ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Stafford County County · 22406
AKA Carlos Cruz, Kenneth C Cruz
George Wythe Robertson, 42ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Spotsylvania County County · 22407
AKA George W Robertson, George Robertson
Donald Eugene Williams, 64ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Stafford County County · 22045
AKA Donald W, Donald E Williams
Jason Charles Davis, 47ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Spotsylvania County County · 22408
AKA Jason C Davis
Brian Christopher Lee, 43ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Fredericksburg City County · 22401
AKA Brandon Christopher Lee
Brian Kenneth Jones, 53ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Stafford County County · 22405
AKA Brian K Jones
Kevin Lamont Hillary, 52ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Spotsylvania County County · 22408
AKA Kevin L Hillary, Kevin Hillary
Mark Allen White, 53
Fredericksburg · 22408
Mark Lynn Wilson, 63
Fredericksburg · Spotsylvania County · 22407
AKA Mark Wilson
Daniel Edward Wright, 50ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Fredericksburg City County · 22401
AKA Daniel E Wright
Christopher Byron Allen, 60ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Spotsylvania County County · 22407
Christopher Michael Martin, 27ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Spotsylvania County County · 22408
AKA Christopher M Martin
Christopher Dupre Anderson, 52ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Spotsylvania County County · 22408
AKA Chris Anderson, Critty Anderson
Richard Eugene Smith Jr, 54ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Spotsylvania County County · 22408
AKA Boogie Smith, Richard Eugene Smith
Jose Adalberto Garcia-Vargas, 73ABSCONDER
Fredericksburg · Fredericksburg City County · 22401
AKA Jose A Garcia-Vargas

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fredericksburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Fredericksburg, Virginia?
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,383, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fredericksburg?
The median home value in Fredericksburg is $461,500, and the median gross rent is $1,521/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fredericksburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Fredericksburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 487 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fredericksburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fredericksburg County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, heat wave, strong wind.
How many schools are in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg has 31 public schools (14 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fredericksburg?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Fredericksburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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