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Living in Caroline County, Virginia
The region's rural southern flank on the road to Richmond. Bowling Green's courthouse village, Fort Walker (the former Fort A.P. Hill), and rural acreage within reach of both Fredericksburg and Richmond.
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Commute & how people work
About 12% of Caroline County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 37 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 12% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 13% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 16% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 28% | |
| 45 min or more | 31% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 73% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 11% | |
| Public transit | 0.4% | |
| Walk or bike | 3% | |
| Work from home | 12% | |
| Other | 1% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Caroline County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 60% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Caroline County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion, 15432 Rogers Clark Boulevard, Bowling Green, VA 22427
Restaurants
- McDonald's, 301 West Broaddus Avenue, VA 22427
- Subway, 316 West Broaddus Avenue, Bowling Green, VA 22427
- Los Dos Amigos, 117 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
- Corner Store Kitchen and Market, 100 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
- China Inn Restaurant, 312 West Broaddus Avenue
- Pizza Hut, 156 East Broaddus Avenue
Cafes & coffee
- The Mix House, 115 North Main Street
- Gibson's Soft Serve, 100 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
Bakeries
- Your Just Desserts, 120 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 208 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
- Embelished Details, 106 West Broaddus Avenue
- Family Dollar, 346 West Broaddus Avenue, Bowling Green, VA 22427
- Mike’s Outdoor Shop, 113 Milford Street
- Tinder's Jewelry & Gifts, 113 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
Health & medical
- Caroline Animal Hospital, 17435 Richmond Turnpike, Milford, VA 22514
- Caroline County Health Department, 17202 Richmond Turnpike, Milford, VA 22514
- Caroline Family Practice, 102 West Broaddus Avenue
Pharmacies
- Walgreens, 104 West Broaddus Avenue, Bowling Green, VA 22427
Gyms & fitness
- Caroline Community Club, 335 North Main Street
- Fit By Ky Training & Fitness, 112;110 West Broaddus Avenue
- Iron Heritage Strength and Fitness, 107 North Main Street
Personal care
- Co-Nails, 318 West Broaddus Avenue
- John’s Barber Shop, 106 Milford Street
- Snip & Trim Hair Studio, 122 North Main Street
- Song's Classic Cuts, 204 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
Hotels & lodging
- Relax Inn
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank, 211 North Main Street
Hardware & home
- A&M Home Center, 108 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
Auto services
- Bowling Green Auto Care, 103 South Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
- Samson Motor Cars, 268 North Main Street
- Expert Auto
Churches & faith communities
- Bethel Baptist Church, 103 Ennis Street
- Bowling Green United Methodist Church, 112 South Main Street
- Caroline Christian Center, 103 North Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
- Providence Church, 19480 Old Sparta Road
- Saint James Church, 19514 Sparta Road
- Shiloh Baptist Church
Other services
- Caroline Cleaners, 111 Milford Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427
- Storke Funeral Home, 111 South Main Street
Gas stations
- Exxon
- Shell
Convenience stores
- AP Hill Market
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Caroline County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Caroline County Health Department
Manufacturing & factories
- Cheesapeake Lumber Company
- Hoover Treated Wood Products
- JCI Jones Chemicals
Government & public sector
- Caroline County Administrative Offices
- Caroline County Community Services
- Caroline County Courthouse Annex
- Caroline County Planning and Community Development
- City Government Offices
Major employers & offices
- Bankers Insurance
- Nationwide
- RACSB
Business & industrial parks
- Beasley Concrete
- Milford Sanitary District
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Caroline County?
Caroline County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.52 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.52% a year).
How are the schools in Caroline County?
Caroline County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 60% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Caroline County?
The average commute for Caroline County workers is about 37 minutes, and 24% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Caroline County?
About 12% of Caroline County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Caroline County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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