Living in Fredericksburg, Virginia: Is it Worth it? Pros and Cons Explained

[@ChrisColgan]

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[@hunteroneill7300]

Chris, Respectfully, it's I-95. I've never heard it called, "Route 95". That implies or makes it sound as if it's a state highway or U.S. Route, (i.e. Route 1, U.S. 17, etc.) . Give it the respect it deserves. Awesome aerial footage.

[@ChrisColgan]

Gotcha!! good advice! thanks!!

[@MikeScott55]

I would go further and say “it’s just 95”. 😂

[@darinalexander1007]

@Chris that’s the easiest way to tell someone is not from the area lol. No none says route 95 lol! It’s 95 or I-95! Tell em bro’

[@EC4U2C_Studioz]

50 miles to DC even once Fred-Ex opens to traffic that extends the 95 Express Lanes to just north of exit 133. Traffic is always a nightmare on I-95 and I-395 going to and from DC. The park and ride lots in Fredericksburg will need to include slug routes and signs from the Pentagon and DC that go all the way to Fredericksburg and not just until Stafford that use exit 143 B to use the slug lines. It's the large Staffordboro commuter lot from that I-95 exit that is the most common slug route origin from Stafford County and Fredericksburg.

[@randomrebuilds]

Some takeaways is you have to know when to hit the roads on weekends especially. The population density is at a manageable level vs NoVA along with the reasonable personal property taxes. Plus being an hour away from Richmond is a big plus along with 45 min from Lake Anna.

[@oldscoolgaming6700]

Traffic on I-95 is a nightmare to put it nicely.

[@ChrisColgan]

Yes lol

[@Fred-Faizi]

Why is it so? Is it because people from richmond and washington drive up and down create rush hour?

[@BeastCoastZ]

Lived in Fredericksburg for 5 years and lived in a few other states but truly my favorite place I’ve lived in this country. Miss it everyday

[@inaomorato]

Been living in Fredericksburg for a few years now, and yeah the traffic is awful, but I never have to leave it to look for something, unless it is Kings Dominion. The weather also sucks but I still don’t ever wanna leave tbh

[@ChrisColgan]

Its a nice place! One of the best downtowns in Virginia

[@scottmike0]

honestly debating about moving to fredricksburg, I like the fact there is a nearby discount tire. also looking at figuring out how much building a custom icf home would be over there since I saw some good land.

[@MikeScott55]

Moved (back) to the area about 3 years ago. Was born in VA, but raised in the Philly area. I really enjoy this area. My wife and I moved here and bought our first home in Spotsy. Sure, there are ups and downs (I moved here one other time in my 20s and moved BACK to Philly because I just couldn’t stand 95…) but as a whole, it’s a wonderful area in my opinion. Great weather, lots of variety for entertainment, and you’re in a great spot to get to almost anywhere I want to go (95 south AFTER Fredericksburg is when it finally cools down on the crazy traffic).

[@patmaurer8541]

I don't believe it gets hotter here than in Florida. I haven't experienced a summer here yet, but I had heat exhaustion several times last year in Tallahassee just going about normal days that were 106F with 100% humidity. 😮 More heat advisories every year and no winter to speak of. Looking forward to my first Fredericksburg summer 😂

[@southernbelle5573]

Mary Washington was accredited as university years ago. 95 is the only interstate. The traffic is terrible.

[@sa3key]

Moved to Fredericksburg about 2 years ago from Temecula, Ca. The traffic is similar to that of SoCal. But the people here are much nicer. 1 thing you left off your list if the history in this area. You can’t throw a stone without hitting something historic! The buildings, the battlefields, the Lincoln Steps in old town, Washington’s boyhood home is close to old town, it’s endless. We are also just over an hour away from the Shenandoah Valley. It’s a backroad drive and is just wonderful area to visit.

[@sinisterted4564]

CA misses you. Go back

[@sa3key]

@@sinisterted4564 NOPE! I lived there because of work. Not from there.

[@Fred-Faizi]

What about crime and burglary in Fredericksburg? It is rated as grade F? Is it really that bad and if yes, which areas? Thanks

[@sa3key]

@@Fred-Faizi I wish I could tell you. I ride my bike all around Fredericksburg and Stafford County and feel safe everywhere I go. And outings with the kids also feel safe everywhere.

[@Fred-Faizi]

@@sa3key awesome. This is good to know. What about racism? I know its everywhere in virginia but wonder if its more in certain fredericksburg area? Thanks

[@brianfuller2936]

I didn't see you mention the new VA center comming nect year. Supposed to be one of the biggest in the country.

[@tashakhanway6619]

Great video. I was thinking about moving from Maryland/DC area to Fredericksburg VA early 2024. I work from home full time remote since the Pandemic. I figured this would be a good time to move to a different area. I have doubts. 😁

[@marquisgray4216]

I did the same thing! I moved to Fredericksburg, VA from Baltimore back in 2014.

[@blue18404]

​@@marquisgray4216 Is it livable?

[@marquisgray4216]

@@blue18404 yeah

[@robinlamberttaylor3303]

Ty for this info . We are planning to purchase land to build in this area . My husband's family lives in Petersburg .

[@MrSlushierGravy]

FXBG will be the new Alexandria VA

[@billy1673]

I was born and raised on Long Island and moved to The Burg 25 years ago and never looked back. Other than the ocean, there is nothing I miss from NY. Anyone complaining about the traffic here needs to drive from the island into Manhattan during one rush hour and I guarantee you’ll never complain again. I will concede, however, that the VA I-95 corridor on a weekend is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Being the choke point of the entire east coast, it doesn’t matter how many extra lanes VDOT builds, it’ll always be jammed on weekends.

[@manddlarme1273]

Update your market! Townhouses here are now starting in $400k + for new buildings. He is a salesman period. Traffic has doubled in last 10 years and infrastructure has not been address

[@endergirl3743]

Man virginia is Indecisive about weather and traffic but Fredericksburg has a lot of fun activities and food❤️

[@ChrisColgan]

yeah for sure!

[@Chet73]

Traffic on The Devil’s Highway (I-95) makes living in Fredericksburg a negative. However, the new HOV lanes should help ease congestion….for now.

[@ChrisColgan]

it seems to get better.

[@patmaurer8541]

Why are there so few transportation options?! I get that historic areas have too narrow streets for full sized buses. How about shuttles, trollies, or bike share? And some regional buses for long distance commuters would relieve congestion and save individuals and DOT millions!

[@BigHoTzMuZik]

There’s only a few good paying jobs in the Fred area, Geico, USPS, and the hospitals. You have to travel for any other work. HOV can run you up to $60 bucks one way on a bad day. Be careful buying houses with any water running through it, could be owned by the army of engineers. Crime is definitely going up, now the third most dangerous place to live in VA. Other than this it’s a nice place to keep busy and meet good people.

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

I live in culpeper outskirts.. 14 acres... away from everyone... fburg has wayyyyy too many people and the city itself is way too big.. too much traffic. I lived in lakeridge woodbridge most of my life.. we left due to insaine traffic.. insaine house prices.. insaine amount of people and crime in PWC has gone up 300% murders.. violent crime etc. Fburg is worse than woodbridge so no thanks

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

I live in culpeper outskirts.. 14 acres... away from everyone... fburg has wayyyyy too many people and the city itself is way too big.. too much traffic. I lived in lakeridge woodbridge most of my life.. we left due to insaine traffic.. insaine house prices.. insaine amount of people and crime in PWC has gone up 300% murders.. violent crime etc. Fburg is worse than woodbridge so no thanks. Violent Crime in fburg is also really high

[@jbr_cava]

shhhh, let's keep Culpeper a secret=)

[@fatodie1]

I'm stuck here in F'burg. If you're not an alcoholic, you will be soon. The homeless have nearly over run the place, and drugs are easy to come by. I've watched ppl die of fentanyl. They all got better, though.

[@Fred-Faizi]

What about crime and burglary in fredericksburg? I heard it is rated an F. Is it really that bad? Can you tell me which areas are decent? Thanks

[@robinlamberttaylor3303]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@billy1673]

A lot of your stock footage was not Fredericksburg.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

My advice, it's not worth it to live in the DC area.

[@ChrisColgan]

It can be pricey . A lot of people love the area

[@jgator6694]

I disagree. It is an awesome area to live in.

[@gs4847]

Why is not worth it?

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

@@gs4847 expensive and all the government employees living there think they are more important than you for no good reason. traffic is also a nightmare. The only good things are the abundance of good museums and the winters are relatively mild.

[@jgator6694]

@@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883 there is MUCH more appealing things to DC than only Mild winters and museums. It is a beautiful and diverse city. Parks..the river front, gorgeous monuments, history, beautiful architecture, gorgeous neighborhoods, great restaurants, LOTS of events and activities to do, gorgeous springs (cherry blossoms), national parks and friendly people.

[@Thundah_Dome]

I live near Petersburg. Frick

[@swoops41]

Chris! I sell houses out here too, just bought a place in FXBG. If it weren’t for the traffic, would be just about perfect

[@ChrisColgan]

Nice congrats !!

[@swoops41]

@@ChrisColgan I work for a builder, stop by sometime! We take care of agents

[@ChrisColgan]

@@swoops41 nice which one?

[@swoops41]

@@ChrisColgan DR Horton, we’ve got two communities here, off 17 and one out in Locust Grove. Rivers Bluff and Wilderness Shores. We start at 3% commission

[@zulemadabian-erasmua4852]

Is Fredericksburg unsafe? We went for a day-trip and while I was sitting at a restaurant my wallet got stolen. Ruined the whole trip.

[@EazyEv1.0]

Its a nice place 👏👏👏

[@ChrisColgan]

yes it really is !

[@jmbctb]

What’s with the spinning shoe? Let’s talk distraction! 😱

[@JR88EDDIE]

This place is not worth living in…..for ONE MAIN THING! TRAFFIC

[@jgator6694]

If you need to go to the city…DC or Alexandria, jump on the VRE. I live in Fredericksburg and love it, if I need to go north, I utilize the train