Fredericksburg : Virginia

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 retirement 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 kinds of people like retiring here

History buffs, active adults

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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.

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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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Valuable Links

Guide to Virginia retirement communities
Wikipedia entry for Fredericksburg

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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: boomer1

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