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Moving to Fredericksburg, VA
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About Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States. The population was 27,982 at the 2020 census. It is 42 miles (67 km) south of Washington, D.C., and 53 miles (85 km) north of Richmond.
Home prices in Fredericksburg
The median list in Fredericksburg is $515,000.
Top places in Fredericksburg
- Historic downtown / Caroline Street — 18th-century streetscape with shops, galleries, and restaurants.
- Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park — Civil War battlefields including Sunken Road and Chatham Manor.
- University of Mary Washington — public liberal arts university on the city's west side.
- Rappahannock River riverfront — trails and parks along the falls of the Rappahannock.
- Old Stone Warehouse — 19th-century riverfront warehouse, now an event space.
Commuting from Fredericksburg
- VRE Fredericksburg Line (southern terminus at Spotsylvania, just south) and Amtrak at Fredericksburg station downtown — VRE to Union Station ~90 minutes.
- I-95 and Route 17 serve the city; FRED bus local transit.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 60–80 minutes (approximate; I-95, highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in Fredericksburg
Public schools: Fredericksburg City Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Fredericksburg FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fredericksburg, VA?
The median list in Fredericksburg is $515,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Fredericksburg, VA?
VRE Fredericksburg Line (southern terminus at Spotsylvania, just south) and Amtrak at Fredericksburg station downtown — VRE to Union Station ~90 minutes. - Which school district serves Fredericksburg, VA?
Fredericksburg is served by Fredericksburg City Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.