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Culpeper, VA vs Fredericksburg, VA

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Are people in Fredericksburg older or younger than people in Culpeper?
- The Median Age in Fredericksburg is 4.8 years younger than in Culpeper.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fredericksburg or Culpeper?
- Fredericksburg housing costs are 3.2% more expensive than Culpeper housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fredericksburg or Culpeper?
- The average commute for residents of Fredericksburg is 7.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Culpeper.

Things to do in Culpeper?
Culpeper, VA is an attractive city northwest of Fredericksburg home to numerous wonderful sights including Yowell Meadow Park exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Wilderness Battlefield ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like DCBX 2-Day Salsa Festival each June.

Things to do in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg, VA is an independent city located about halfway between Richmond and Washington D.C., surrounded by Spotsylvania County. This small town is full of historical sites from the Civil War, such as the famous Fredericksburg Battlefield National Military Park. Visitors can also enjoy the natural beauty of the Rappahannock River or browse the many local shops throughout town.

 Culpeper, VAFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,027329,725,481
 Median Income$79,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock30.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$386,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Culpeper    1 Reviews

My husband and I sold our house in Culpeper, July, 2005 because the real estate market was "hot" and we got a great price for our home. We THOUGHT we wanted warmer  More

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Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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