Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Katora Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hyperion Espresso
Coffee Shop
Bubblebee
Coffee Shop
Eileen's Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Curitiba Art Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Galleria
Coffee Shop
Bubblicious
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Colonial Cupcakes
Coffee Shop
Agora Downtown Cafe
Coffee Shop
25–30 Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Clubhouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) B
Baby Room
Attraction
Klein Theatre
Theatre Arts
Heslep Ampitheater
Theatre Arts
Liberty Town Arts Workshop
Art Gallery
Fun Land of Fredericksburg
Theme Park
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Museum
Wegner Metal Arts
Art Gallery
National Bank Museum
Museum
Fredericksburg Area Museum
Museum
Paragon Village 12
Cinema
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Museum
George Washington Masonic Museum
Museum
Art First/ Brushstrokes
Art Gallery
Backdoor Gallery
Art Gallery
The Chimneys
Attraction
John Paul Jones House
Attraction
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Fredericksburg Nationals Ballpark
Stadium
Stafford County Museum
Museum
Rappahannock Railway Museum
Museum
Shannon Air Museum
Museum
Fredericksburg AMF Bowling
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (51) A-
Popeyes
Fast Food
Pretzel Factory
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Adventure Brewing Co
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Vocelli Pizza
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Total Wine
Alcohol
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Harry's Alehouse
Bar
Sweet Reasons
Sweets
ABC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Potbelly
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Gold's Gym
Gym
Salvation Army Community Center
Community Centre
American Legion Post 55
Community Centre
Kid's First Swim School
Gym
Sports Zone Elite
Gym
Bodyworks
Gym
C Ray Grizzle Activity Center
Community Centre
Jungle Boys Training
Gym
Alexander Heights Clubhouse
Community Centre
Summerlake at Salem Station Club House
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Decatur's Crabs
Seafood
Latino Market
Grocery Store
Olde Towne Butcher
Butcher
Eileen's Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Fredericksburg Cupcake
Bakery
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Paul's Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fiesta Super Market
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Bloom
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Sweet Basil Macrons
Bakery
Weiss
Grocery Store
Parks (27) F
Mary Washington Athletic Field
Park
Cossey Botanical Park
Park
Kenmore Park
Park
Maury Playground
Playground
Fredericksburg Area War Memorial Park
Park
Snowden Park
Park
Hurkamp Park
Park
Old Mill Historic District
Park
Old Mill Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Sunshine Ballpark
Park
John Lee Pratt Memorial Park
Park
River Road Park
Park
City Dock Park
Park
Small playground
Playground
Chatham Manor
Park
Saint Clair Brooks Memorial Park
Park
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
Park
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds
Park
Children of America
Playground
Motts Run Boat Landing
Park
Playground
Park
Harrison Road Park
Park
Duff McDuff Green Memorial Park
Park
Shops (151) A+
Thompson's Westwood Florist
Florist
Old Towne Bikes
Bicycle
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Game Haven
Toys
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Nile Market
Convenience Store
Outlooks for Hair
Hairdresser
Express Food Mart
Convenience Store
Flowers by Val
Florist
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Nail Connection
Beauty
Latin Beauty Supply
Beauty
Two Times New
Clothing
Burlington
Department Store
Luxury Linens
Furniture
Bike Repair Stand
Bicycle
Wawa
Convenience Store
Gateway Comics and Toys
Toys
Express Foodmart
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
The Big Screen Store
Electronics
Bassett Furniture
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.6% take public transportation in Fredericksburg.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Fredericksburg
Transit Station
FRED Maintenance Headquarters
Bus Station
Salem Church Road Park and Ride Lot Bus Shelter
Bus Stop
Route 17 Park and Ride Lot Bus Shelter
Bus Stop
Route 208 Park and Ride Lot Bus Shelter
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.6% C
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fredericksburg is 132/100 - which is 21% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime F

Fredericksburg crime rates are 4,386 per 100k, which is 127% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
3,973 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
413 crimes per 100k D+
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employment A-

The median income in Fredericksburg is $69,528 - which is 5% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$69,528 C+
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (26)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fredericksburg Police Department
Police
Fredericksburg City Police Department Headquarters
Police
Schultz Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Fredericksburg City Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Brent Hall
Police
Mary Washington Hospital
Hospital
Blue Bird Dentistry: Mohamed Elnahass, DDS
Dentist
Neibauer Dental Care
Dentist
Serene Smiles of Fredericksburg
Dentist
Fredericksburg City Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Orthopedic Specialty Clinic
Clinic
Fredericksburg Health Clinic
Clinic
Fredericksburg Health Department
Doctor
Patient First
Clinic
Vascular Institute of Virginia
Doctor
Comfort Medical Supply
Pharmacy
Fredericksburg City and County Sheriff's Office
Police
Virginia Dental and Anesthesia Associates
Dentist
Fredericksburg City Sheriff's Office
Police
Fredericksburg Oral Surgery
Dentist
Goolrick's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fredericksburg Police Patrol Division
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fredericksburg Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Spotsylvania Co. Sheriff Substation
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing B+

Fredericksburg home prices are $376,700 - which is 52% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$376,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Fredericksburg graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
77% B+
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (33) F
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Regional Alternative Ed/Stafford Co
Walker-Grant Middle
Lafayette Upper Elementary
Childrens House Of Old Town Montessori School
Regional/Alternative Center
Salem Elementary
Ferry Farm Baptist Church Preschool/Kindergarten
Ferry Farm Elementary
Spotswood Elementary
Fredericksburg Academy
Falmouth Elementary
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Battlefield Elementary
Battlefield Middle
Alternative Paths Training School -Staff/Fred
Harrison Road Elementary
Conway Elementary
High Schools (11) F
James Monroe High
The Gladys H Oberle School
Fredericksburg Academy
St Michael The Archangel High School
Alternative Paths Training School -Staff/Fred
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ratings F

Fredericksburg has an overall rating of 39% from 20 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes D-
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Fredericksburg, VA Area Guide

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Fredericksburg Area Facts

  • Fredericksburg has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Fredericksburg crime rates are 127% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Fredericksburg is 21% higher than the Virginia average

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I've lived here for 24 years and am planning on leaving. 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 03, 2021) It's really a shame. I planned on spending my whole life here. Historic downtown is beautiful. My friends and family are here. A lot of social movements especially because of the college. The biggest issue for me is cost of living. It's becoming astronomical. If we stay on the sa ...Read More me trajectory we'll see California rental and home prices very soon, without all the benefits of California. Everything costs as much as if you live in a big city. Even Richmond is cheap in comparison. I'm not sure why this the the case, but we will be relocating as soon as we can afford to. Read Less
Worse every year 2 rating By Bluemerles ( Feb 27, 2015) I lived in Fredericksburg for 15 years. I moved last year after getting married and realizing I did not want to raise kids in that environment. I still really love and miss aspects of Fredericksburg such as historic downtown, the many restaurants and bars, and great friends I've ...Read More made over the years.

This town is for DC commuters now. It's too small for the amount of houses and apartments they are trying to pack in. Even living in the surrounding counties became a nightmare. Traffic seems to double every year. If you get a nice government job working in Quantico you can get there in twenty minutes in the morning but your average commute time coming home on I95 would be two hours. Expect up to six hours if there's been any type of accident. Even if you take the train you come home to most major roads in town at a stand still in the evenings, lunchtime, and weekends. Crime and drugs are rising. My mother's house has had damage a couple times from groups that loiter in the communities at night. Cars are frequently broken into in any part of town. There have been many arrests for heroin in the past year or two. If you have the great misfortune of living or working on route 17, good luck. The town will need to repair their major bridges as soon as they can afford to and when they do it will shut down everything. Read Less
Area Horrible 0.5 rating By VaNative ( Jul 27, 2014) Every time I leave this area for pleasure or business and return (I have lived here 12 years) I realize how much this town and surrounding counties are horrible for so many reasons. If I can get this review to post, I will follow up with specifics. DO NOT be fooled by livability ...Read More scores as they are skewed by surrounding counties (which are worse) that carry the mailing address of Fredericksburg. The city proper is only 11 sq. miles. Cannot wait to get my family the heck outta here. Not a good place long term for families or singles. Enough said. Read Less
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Area Horrible 0.5 rating By VaNative ( Jul 27, 2014) Every time I leave this area for pleasure or business and return (I have lived here 12 years) I realize how much this town and surrounding counties are horrible for so many reasons. If I can get this review to post, I will follow up with specifics. DO NOT be fooled by livability ...Read More scores as they are skewed by surrounding counties (which are worse) that carry the mailing address of Fredericksburg. The city proper is only 11 sq. miles. Cannot wait to get my family the heck outta here. Not a good place long term for families or singles. Enough said. Read Less

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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fredericksburg? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mary Washington Athletic Field
      Cossey Botanical Park
      Kenmore Park
      Maury Playground
      Fredericksburg Area War Memorial Park
      Snowden Park
      Hurkamp Park
      Old Mill Historic District

      Entertainment

      Baby Room
      Klein Theatre
      Heslep Ampitheater
      Liberty Town Arts Workshop
      Fun Land of Fredericksburg
      James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
      Wegner Metal Arts
      National Bank Museum

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Pretzel Factory
      Cook Out
      KFC
      Little Caesars
      Subway
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fredericksburg? Of all people who commute, 4.6% take public transportation in Fredericksburg.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fredericksburg? The cost of living in Fredericksburg is 132/100 - which is 21% higher than Virginia.
      Fredericksburg
      132

      32% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fredericksburg? Fredericksburg crime rates are 4,386, which are 127% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      4,386 per 100k people

      89% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      89% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      39%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Fredericksburg? The median income in Fredericksburg is $69,528 which is 5% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $69,52826% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,78523% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fredericksburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mary Washington Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Comfort Medical Supply
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Goolrick's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Fredericksburg Health Department
      Schultz Chiropractic Center
      Vascular Institute of Virginia

      B+ Housing

      What are Fredericksburg home prices? Fredericksburg home prices are $376,700 - which is 52% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $376,700104% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,28736% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Fredericksburg have good schools? The Fredericksburg graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Fredericksburg a good place to live? Fredericksburg has an overall rating of 39% from 20 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      39%

      20 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      33%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      52%

      17 total surveys

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