King George VA courthouse
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Living in King George County, Virginia

A rural county east along the Rappahannock, anchored by Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and its Potomac River test range. Commutable to Fredericksburg and, over the Harry Nice Bridge, to Southern Maryland.

$407,400
Median assessment
0.58
Tax per $100
92%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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Downtown King George, VA
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Commute & how people work

About 15% of King George County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 37 min.

37 min
Average commute
31%
Commute under 20 min
34%
Commute 45 min or more
15%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min9%
10 to 19 min22%
20 to 29 min16%
30 to 44 min19%
45 min or more34%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone74%
Carpool8%
Public transit1%
Walk or bike0.9%
Work from home15%
Other1%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

King George County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 72% passing Math and 74% 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 King George County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Bakeries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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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 King George County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Hospitals & health systems

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$116,884
Median household income
$428,300
Median home value
$1,428 /mo
Median gross rent
76%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

38
Median age
35%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

10%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in King George County?

King George County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.58 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.58% a year).

How are the schools in King George County?

King George County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 72% passing Math and 74% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in King George County?

The average commute for King George County workers is about 37 minutes, and 31% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from King George County?

About 15% of King George County workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

Keep exploring Fredericksburg Region with nearby area guides.

Fredericksburg CityStafford CountySpotsylvania CountyCaroline County

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in King George County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
  • 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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