Real Estate Investing in Fredericksburg, Virginia

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 203,773 • Spotsylvania County

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Should you buy in Fredericksburg, VA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
2.9 / 5 (45/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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2.9/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $484,516
Avg Monthly Rent $2,021
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Fredericksburg Real Estate

Fredericksburg, VA covers 7 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Fredericksburg's 7 ZIPs, fundamentals run thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Fredericksburg at $2,021/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Fredericksburg's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$484,516
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,021
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Fredericksburg

2 Colleges 4,025 Students 182 Off-Campus Renters
C+
University of Mary Washington
4-Year Public · 3,808 students
📍 ~182 students rent off-campus
C
Eastern Virginia Career College
2-Year For-Profit · 217 students

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ZIP Codes in Fredericksburg, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fredericksburg, VA

How strong is tenant demand in Fredericksburg, VA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Fredericksburg, VA. The rental market absorbs $2,021/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Is Fredericksburg, VA good for landlords?

Rental owners in Fredericksburg, VA deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Fredericksburg, VA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Fredericksburg, VA. Rents at $2,021/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What do rentals go for in Fredericksburg, VA?

Rents in Fredericksburg, VA run near $2,021/mo. Compared with median home prices of $485K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is Fredericksburg, VA a good market for FHA house hackers?

The house hack math a challenging in Fredericksburg, VA. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $2,021/mo rents and $485K home values.

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