Fredericksburg, VA Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,286,[1] up from 19,279 at the 2000 census. The city population was estimated at 28,118 in 2015.[2] The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Fredericksburg with neighboring Spotsylvania County for statistical purposes. Located 47 miles (76 km) south of Washington, D.C. and 56 miles (90 km) north of Richmond, Fredericksburg is part of the Northern Virginia region[5][6] and is included in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located near where the Rappahannock River crosses the Fall Line, Fredericksburg was a prominent port in Virginia during the colonial era. During the Civil War, the town, located halfway between the capitals of the opposing forces, was the site of the Battle of Fredericksburg and Second Battle of Fredericksburg, preserved in part as the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Tourism is a major part of the economy, with approximately 1.5 million people visiting the Fredericksburg area annually, including the battlefield park, the downtown visitor center, events, museums and historic sites.[7] Fredericksburg is home to several major commercial centers including Central Park (as of 2004, the second-largest mall on the East Coast) and Spotsylvania Towne Centre, located in Spotsylvania County adjacent to the city line. Major employers include the University of Mary Washington, Mary Washington Healthcare, and GEICO. Many Fredericksburg-area residents commute to work by car, bus, and rail to Washington and Richmond, as well as Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington counties less

Fredericksburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,286,[1] up from 19,279 at the 2000 census. The city population was estimated at 28,118 in 2015.[2] The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Fredericksburg with neighboring Spotsylvania County for statistical purposes. Located 47 miles (76 km) south of Washington, D.C. and 56 miles (90 km) north of Richmond, Fredericksburg is part of the Northern Virginia region[5][6] and is included in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located near where the Rappahannock River crosses the Fall Line, Fredericksburg was a prominent port in Virginia during the colonial era. During the Civil War, the town, located halfway between the capitals of the opposing forces, was the site of the Battle of Fredericksburg and Second Battle of Fredericksburg, preserved in part as the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Tourism is a major part of the economy, with approximately 1.5 million people visiting the Fredericksburg area annually, including the battlefield park, the downtown visitor center, events, museums and historic sites.[7] Fredericksburg is home to several major commercial centers including Central Park (as of 2004, the second-largest mall on the East Coast) and Spotsylvania Towne Centre, located in Spotsylvania County adjacent to the city line. Major employers include the University of Mary Washington, Mary Washington Healthcare, and GEICO. Many Fredericksburg-area residents commute to work by car, bus, and rail to Washington and Richmond, as well as Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington counties less

One of the fastest-growing localities in Virginia. Located on the East Coast's busiest interstate, I-95. State Route 3, U.S. 1 also run through city. Halfway between Richmond and Washington. 60 percent of U.S. population within 750 miles. Rappahannock River runs through the city, and parks and trails take advantage of this. Downtown train station offers Virginia Railway Express commuter service to Washington as well as Amtrak connectivity up and down the East Coast. Active Main Street program, Economic Development Authority. Robust tourism and technology incentives programs and proven ability to execute. Home of the University of Mary Washington. Outdoor opportunities abound: trails, Rappahannock and Potomac rivers, fishing and hunting. Easy access to major cities, beaches, mountains. Within an hour of three international airports. Regional airport nearby for general aviation. Downtown provides center of the region, offers strong sense of place. Central Park and Celebrate Virginia South offer Wegmans grocery store, national retailers. Among lowest real estate taxes in region. Virginia consistently named among best places to do business. Unemployment rate below 5 percent. Mary Washington Hospital provides employment, regional healthcare solution. Tourism attractions focused on outdoors, heritage, culinary and the arts. Beautiful downtown homes and offices within easy walk of art galleries, restaurants, retail. Regular downtown events bring in visitors, shoppers. Abundant fiber provides high broadband penetration rates. Lower-cost real estate, labor compared with Northern Virginia. Less traffic, easier pace of life compared with Northern Virginia. Public water and sewer, natural gas, reliable electrical service from Dominion Virginia Power. Highly educated workforce, many of whom want to work closer to their homes. Active arts community, cultural opportunities. Diverse housing stock. Numerous exciting mixed-use downtown projects in the works. Demographics Population: City Population Estimate 2013: 28,132 (U.S. Census Bureau) City Population Estimate 2015: 26,969 (Weldon Cooper Center Report) Unemployment: 4.4% (December 2016) Median Home Value: $312,896 (2014) less