City safety & data profile

FredericksburgVA

Fredericksburg, VA is a 28K-resident city in Fredericksburg city with a median household income of $86,071.

Fredericksburg city, Virginia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fredericksburg, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fredericksburg has a population larger than 61% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $483,700, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

28K
Population
Top 39%
By size
$86,071
Median income
$483,700
Median home
13.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg posts a median household income higher than 56% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Fredericksburg area.

Top 44%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Fredericksburg

Where Fredericksburg income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$86,071 Top 44% higher than 56% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. VA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fredericksburg, VA beyond the headline numbers

Fredericksburg sits inside Fredericksburg city, Virginia, at roughly 38.30°N, -77.46°W. Population 28,118, $86,071 median household income. Median home value $483,700, median rent $1,619. Poverty rate 13.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fredericksburg's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.2%, then short sleep duration at 38.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Fredericksburg, 3/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fredericksburg from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
28,118
Fredericksburg
Median Income
$86,071
+27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$483,700
+112% vs avg
Median Age
32.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fredericksburg city) - Fredericksburg's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
29K+11%
Median Income
$86,071+83%
Median Home Value
$483,700+54%
Poverty Rate
13.2%-29%
Unemployment
5%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fredericksburg, VA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,619/mo
Poverty Rate
13.2% -7% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 46.1%
Work From Home 16.9%
Public Transit 1.6%

Population

White 56.9%
African American 19.9%
Asian 4%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.2%
Short Sleep Duration
38.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.5%
Physical Inactivity
22.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.3%
Binge Drinking
16%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.3%
Current Smoking
11.6%
Current Asthma
11.3%
Diabetes
10.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.2%
Annual Checkup 77%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Stroke
2.8%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
FREDERICKSBURG · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
FREDERICKSBURG · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fredericksburg, VA? ▼
Fredericksburg, VA has a population of 28,118 people, located in Fredericksburg city, Virginia.
What is the median household income in Fredericksburg? ▼
The median household income in Fredericksburg, VA is $86,071 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
What is the median home value in Fredericksburg? ▼
The median home value in Fredericksburg, VA is $483,700. Median rent is $1,619/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fredericksburg? ▼
The top health indicators in Fredericksburg include Obesity (39.2%), Short Sleep Duration (38.6%), High Blood Pressure (30.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fredericksburg? ▼
Fredericksburg has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fredericksburg? ▼
The median age in Fredericksburg, VA is 32.1 years. 46.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fredericksburg, VA is located in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. With a population of 28K and a $86,071 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fredericksburg area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Fredericksburg's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Fredericksburg area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fredericksburg city) where that is the smallest published unit.

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