Fredericksburg City County Public RecordsVirginia

Fredericksburg City, VA counts over 20,000 registered voters as of 2024. Voters participate in general, primary, and special elections, with recent turnout reaching 62% in the 2023 general election. Polling locations include Walker-Grant Middle School and Lafayette Upper Elementary. Key issues include education funding and downtown development. The city is administered by the Fredericksburg Electoral Board and Registrar. In 2023, Democrats won 58% and Republicans 41% of local votes, reflecting a Democratic lean. Both major parties and some independents are active. Early voting and absentee options are available to all eligible residents.

As of the 2020 Census, Fredericksburg City, VA, has a population of 27,982. The median age is 30.1 years, with 51% female and 49% male residents. Racially, the population is 60.6% White, 21.1% Black or African American, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, and 6.4% identifying as two or more races. The city’s youthful median age reflects a mix of students and families.

Fredericksburg City County, VA, features 5 public K-12 schools with an average graduation rate of 88%. Approximately 34% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The city includes one high school, James Monroe High, with a GreatSchools rating of 6/10. School safety initiatives include resource officers and mental health programs. Educational programs emphasize STEM, the arts, and AP courses. Germanna Community College offers adult education and workforce development. School district per-pupil spending is about $12,500, supporting academic enrichment and extracurricular activities.

As of 2022, Fredericksburg City, VA, had an unemployment rate of approximately 3.5%. Major industries include Health Care & Social Assistance (15.4%), Retail Trade (12.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (12.2%). The largest occupation groups are Office & Administrative Support (13%) and Sales (10%). About 77% of residents commute by car, with an average travel time of 32 minutes; around 38% work outside the city, mainly commuting to Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.

Fredericksburg City County, VA, features a homeownership rate of about 44%, with the median home value around $370,000 and median monthly rent near $1,800. Property values rose roughly 5% over the past year, reflecting a competitive market. Housing options include historic single-family homes, modern condos, and townhouses, concentrated in neighborhoods like Downtown, College Heights, and Mayfield. Real estate taxes are about $0.88 per $100 of assessed value. The area blends walkable urban amenities with residential charm, appealing to both homeowners and renters seeking access to Washington, D.C., and Richmond.

Fredericksburg City, VA, has a crime rate higher than 85% of other Virginia communities. In 2022, the violent crime rate was 4.1 per 1,000 residents, with property crime at 36.2 per 1,000. There were 132 violent crimes and 1,172 property crimes reported to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Although the overall crime rate is above average, the city maintains active community policing and public safety initiatives to address and reduce incidents. Crime statistics are regularly reported through annual public safety reports and online databases, ensuring transparency for residents.