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Fredericksburg city, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Fredericksburg city, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 30,393
- +8.6% since 2020
- Households
- 11,720
- Median household income
- $86,071
- +31.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $483,700
- Jobs located here
- 24,298
- Highest market score
- 76
- Landscaping and lawn care, #130 of 1,493 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 30,393 people live in Fredericksburg city, in 11,720 households. Population estimates show Fredericksburg city grew 8.6% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Fredericksburg city is $86,071 a year, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 31.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Fredericksburg city spend the most on lawn care, cleaning and other household services (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle maintenance and repairs (87).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fredericksburg city are for landscaping and lawn care companies (76), home repair companies (68) and HVAC and plumbing companies (66). Fredericksburg city ranks #130 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
Fredericksburg city is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For its number of households, Fredericksburg city has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (6.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (17% above the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fredericksburg city
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fredericksburg city with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 76 | #130 of 1,493 | 7 | 6.0 | $2.7M | 94 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 68 | #279 of 2,057 | 19 | 16.2 | $2M | 82 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 66 | #317 of 1,707 | 11 | 9.4 | $3.4M | 72 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 64 | #442 of 1,611 | 11 | 9.4 | $608K | 61 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 64 | #617 of 2,261 | 9 | 7.7 | $8.3M | 106 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 58 | #846 of 2,358 | 15 | 12.8 | $2M | 84 | 11 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #459 of 1,177 | 7 | 6.0 | $5.4M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #832 of 1,771 | 19 | 16.2 | $1M | 60 | 17 |
| Pizza | 49 | #1,079 of 2,090 | 13 | 11.1 | $3.8M | 75 | 60 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 48 | #795 of 1,461 | 8 | 6.8 | $1.5M | 59 | 4 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,073 of 1,792 | 12 | 10.2 | $895K | 69 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 46 | #1,374 of 2,402 | 36 | 30.7 | $2.1M | 62 | 16 |
| House cleaning | 43 | #552 of 847 | 9 | 7.7 | $2.1M | 33 | 8 |
| Barbershops | 43 | #887 of 1,356 | 15 | 12.8 | $775K | 41 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 43 | #1,280 of 2,070 | 18 | 15.4 | $4.2M | 45 | 7 |
| Pet stores | 39 | #664 of 974 | 5 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 53 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 39 | #1,581 of 2,200 | 30 | 25.6 | $399K | 45 | 14 |
| Veterinarians | 37 | #1,058 of 1,485 | 14 | 11.9 | $854K | 31 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 36 | #1,558 of 2,087 | 66 | 56.3 | $375K | 29 | 28 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 36 | #1,570 of 2,063 | 33 | 28.2 | $1.5M | 40 | 18 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 36 | #1,660 of 2,222 | 38 | 32.4 | $1.3M | 42 | 60 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 36 | #1,681 of 2,210 | 83 | 70.8 | $298K | 34 | 28 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 36 | #1,808 of 2,405 | 337 | 287.5 | $146K | 39 | 166 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 36 | #1,820 of 2,405 | 184 | 157.0 | $268K | 40 | 87 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 35 | #1,494 of 1,889 | 36 | 30.7 | $1.4M | 33 | 18 |
| Insurance agencies | 35 | #1,666 of 2,272 | 38 | 32.4 | $672K | 54 | 15 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,880 of 2,176 | 215 | 183.4 | Index only | 16 | 29 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 34 | #652 of 777 | 11 | 9.4 | $976K | 24 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 34 | #1,693 of 2,088 | 35 | 29.9 | $307K | 46 | 15 |
| Real estate | 34 | #1,959 of 2,229 | 266 | 227.0 | Index only | 17 | 63 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #2,021 of 2,385 | 214 | 182.6 | $54K | 26 | 68 |
| Hair salons | 33 | #1,960 of 2,339 | 121 | 103.2 | $96K | 22 | 34 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 32 | #1,122 of 1,334 | 12 | 10.2 | $895K | 44 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 32 | #1,497 of 1,769 | 54 | 46.1 | $215K | 25 | 19 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #1,134 of 1,328 | 20 | 17.1 | $581K | 35 | 11 |
| Property management | 30 | #790 of 910 | 16 | 13.7 | Index only | 22 | 18 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 30 | #1,115 of 1,327 | 7 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 45 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 30 | #1,223 of 1,422 | 27 | 23.0 | $530K | 22 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 30 | #1,388 of 1,656 | 30 | 25.6 | $477K | 27 | 68 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 30 | #2,108 of 2,394 | 357 | 304.6 | $40K | 26 | 123 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 29 | #802 of 887 | 32 | 27.3 | Index only | 15 | 12 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 29 | #1,677 of 1,886 | 38 | 32.4 | $377K | 38 | 29 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 28 | #1,117 of 1,302 | 16 | 13.7 | $895K | 29 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 28 | #1,251 of 1,451 | 6 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 65 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 28 | #1,328 of 1,490 | 14 | 11.9 | $1M | 43 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 25 | #2,169 of 2,378 | 46 | 39.2 | $213K | 48 | 18 |
| Tire shops | 22 | #1,374 of 1,530 | 10 | 8.5 | $978K | 39 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 22 | #2,251 of 2,401 | 68 | 58.0 | $144K | 54 | 31 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $386K | 57 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | Index only | 25 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $8.2M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $6.4M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $37.8M | Too few | 6 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Fredericksburg city
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9.8M | $835 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30.1M | $2,567 | 99 |
| Food away from home | $49.3M | $4,204 | 103 |
| Groceries | $75.1M | $6,406 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.6M | $992 | 99 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.7M | $571 | 98 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.7M | $916 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.3M | $1,222 | 95 |
| Pets | $12M | $1,021 | 112 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $24.7M | $2,111 | 103 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.5M | $2,179 | 111 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $37.8M | $3,223 | 107 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.2M | $1,638 | 116 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $193.3M | $16,494 | 99 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Fredericksburg city
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 30,393+8.6% since 2020
- Households
- 11,720
- Median age
- 33.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 40%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 11 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,762
- Median household income
- $86,071+31.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $116,520
- Median home value
- $483,700
- Jobs located here
- 24,298
- Daytime population
- 40,915Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fredericksburg city, VA growing?
Population estimates put Fredericksburg city at 30,393 people in 2025, up 8.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 11,720 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 31.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Fredericksburg city, VA spend?
Households in Fredericksburg city spend about $193.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $75.1M on groceries and $49.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fredericksburg city runs highest on lawn care, cleaning and other household services (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (87).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fredericksburg city, VA?
Of the business types scored in Fredericksburg city, landscaping and lawn care companies (76), home repair companies (68) and HVAC and plumbing companies (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #130 of 1,493 scored counties.
How does Fredericksburg city, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Fredericksburg city is $86,071, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 8.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $483,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (6.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (17% above the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Fredericksburg city, each ranked against other counties.
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