City of Fredericksburg
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- Population
- 28,873
- Area
- 10.45 sq mi (27.07 km²), 0.07 sq mi water
- Median age
- 32.1
- Households
- 11,720
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $86,071
- Median house value
- $483,700
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
City of Fredericksburg
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
City’s Visitor Economy Reaches $183 Million in 2025; Region leading 40% growth since 2021
Direct visitor spending in the City’s tourism-related sectors reached more than $183 million in 2025, a 7.3 percent increase from the previous year.
Public Works installs access modification at Fall Hill, Bridgewater intersection
The City’s Public Works Department installed reflective delineator posts at the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue and Bridgewater Street Oct. 1, 2026. This improvement is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance roadway safety and traffic operations.
City of Fredericksburg Clean & Green Commission Celebrates 2026 Sustainability Award Winners
The City of Fredericksburg Clean & Green Commission is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Sustainability Awards, celebrating downtown businesses and restaurants that are putting sustainability into practice while contributing to a vibrant
FXBG Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Teen Violence Prevention
The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) released a consulting firm’s comprehensive report to the Steering Committee on Teenage Violence, offering insights into challenges facing local youth.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Closure of Idlewild VRE Bus Route
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) is seeking public comment on the proposed closure of the Idlewild VRE Bus Route.