Fredericksburg : Virginia
Living a Resort Community Lifestyle in Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Where to Retire in Fredericksburg and Home Prices
There are some active adult and 55+ communities here as Washington D.C. area retirees look for retirement places nearby. (see Active Communities link at left). Zillow.com lists the median home value at $399,572 in early 2022.
What Is Special about Fredericksburg
350 historical buildings. George Washington was born nearby. University of Mary Washington College is in Fredericksburg. There are military battlefields here and in nearby Spotsylvania.
What Is Not Special about Fredericksburg
Many of Fredericksburg's residents commute somewhere else to work. Traffic can be very busy from both commuters and the over 1.5 million tourists who come here each year.
Climate and Physical Environment
Fredericksburg is 50 miles south of Washington and 55 miles north of Richmond. I95 cuts through town and the Rappahannock River is just to the east.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
There are a number of museums and National Military Parks in the area, many of them related to the civil war or George Washington.The George Washington Birthplace National Monument is 38 miles to the east. The James Monroe Law Museum is another attraction.
Crime
Crime rate is slightly above average in Fredericksburg.
Medical Facilities
Mary Washington Hospital is located in Fredericksburg.
Transportation
I95 goes through Fredericksburg; The Washington Airports of Dulles and Reagan are within 50 miles; there is an AMTRAK station; Fredericksburg has average walkability when compared to other towns.
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