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| What Fredericksburg is like for active adults |
Fredericksburg is a fast growing old town near the Rappahannock River in Virginia. The area is extremely popular as a retirement community with many active adult communities either recently or in the process of being built. There is a 40-block national historic district in the city’s downtown area and contains more than 350 buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Fredericksburg is closely associated with George Washington, who was born nearby. During the Civil War Fredericksburg was extremely important as a strategic objective.
Average home prices in the Fredericksburg region weynt into the $300's during 2006 but have since eased back into the high $200's. A recent Washington Post article talked about the high number of active adult communities in the area. See our link at right for Fredericksburg Active Communities for profiles of some of these. Close by Fredericksburg to the southeast is the Northern Neck area of Virginia, another very popular area for active adults. |
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| What is special about this community |
| 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 |
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| What is not special about this community |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| History buffs, active adults |
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| 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. |
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| Cultural environment |
| There are a number of museums and National Military Parks in the area, many of them related to the civil war or George Washington. A museum of slavery is set to open in the future. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Mary Washington Hospital is located in Fredericksburg |
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| Transportation |
| I95 goes through Fredericksburg. The Washington Airports of Dulles and Reagan are within 50 miles. There is an AMTRAK station. |
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Active Adult Communities in Fredericksburg |
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| Fredericksburg Active Communities |
| Facts about FREDERICKSBURG | | State | : VA | | Environment | : College Town, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $200,001-$300,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : Less than 2000 | | Total Crime Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Cost of Living Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Culture Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
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