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Fredericksburg City

A historic river city with a walkable downtown, a train to the D.C. area and neighborhoods that run from the 1700s to today.

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About Fredericksburg City

The City of Fredericksburg sits at the fall line of the Rappahannock River, about 42 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 53 miles north of Richmond. It is a small city, only about 10.5 square miles of land, with a little over 30,000 people.

It is an independent city, which means it is not part of any county. The City runs its own government, schools, water and sewer and trash collection. I love helping people find the right corner of it.

Fredericksburg City Hall in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg City Hall. Photo: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

What people like most about Fredericksburg City

What Fredericksburg City offers

Besides the university, major local employers include Mary Washington Healthcare and GEICO. The city welcomes about 1.5 million visitors a year, so there is always something going on downtown. City Hall is on Princess Anne Street, and the city handles its own utility billing.

A little history

Fredericksburg was declared a port in 1728 and named for Frederick, Prince of Wales, the father of King George III. It was incorporated as a town in 1781 and became an independent city in 1879. The Battle of Fredericksburg took place here in December 1862. Mary Washington, George Washington’s mother, lived in the city in a house that still stands today, and her son’s boyhood home at Ferry Farm sits just across the river.

Fredericksburg City real estate at a glance

Figures for City of Fredericksburg.

Population
30,393
2025 estimate; 27,982 in the 2020 Census
Households
11,720
Occupied homes
Owner-occupied homes
39.7%
Many residents rent
Median home value
$483,700
Owner-occupied homes, 2020–2024
Median household income
$86,071
2020–2024
Land area
10.45 sq. mi.
Small and mostly built out

Is new construction available?

Limited. The city covers only about 10.45 square miles, so new homes tend to be smaller infill projects and pockets in newer areas such as Idlewild rather than huge subdivisions. Ask me for the newest listings and builder inventory.

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Popular neighborhoods in Fredericksburg City

These are neighborhoods named in the City of Fredericksburg’s own mapping and planning materials.

  • Old Town / Historic District The walkable heart of Fredericksburg, with historic homes, shops and the riverfront.
  • Idlewild The Village of Idlewild is a newer planned community near the Downman historic site.
  • Lee’s Hill
  • Mayfield Includes Dixon Park and a historic neighborhood.
  • Normandy Home to Normandy Village.
  • Westwood
  • Fall Hill A city planning area and neighborhood.

Around Fredericksburg City

The Mary Washington House in Fredericksburg, Virginia
The Mary Washington House, home of George Washington’s mother. Photo: Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Utilities and Services in Fredericksburg City

Here are the providers I could confirm for Fredericksburg City: water, sewer, power, gas, internet and trash. Where there is more than one option, I list them all. Which company serves a specific home can depend on the exact address, so confirm when you sign up. Links open in a new tab. Phone numbers and links were checked on October 27, 2026.

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Sources and photo credits

  • U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Fredericksburg city, Virginia (2020 Census; July 1, 2025 population estimate; American Community Survey 2020–2024 five-year estimates), retrieved October 27, 2026.
  • Wikipedia, “Fredericksburg, Virginia”.
  • City of Fredericksburg, utility billing, curbside collection and New Resident Reminders pages.
  • City of Fredericksburg GIS and planning materials.
  • Fredericksburg City Hall. Photo: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
  • The Mary Washington House, home of George Washington’s mother. Photo: Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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