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Living in Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Suburbs and battlefields wrapped around the city's south and west, from the Chancellorsville and Wilderness battlefields to the VRE's southern terminus. Lake Anna sits on the county's southern edge.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Spotsylvania County is $466,072, with most homes between $380,000 and $600,000.
Commute & how people work
About 16% of Spotsylvania County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 38 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 22% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 18% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 17% | |
| 45 min or more | 36% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 69% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 11% | |
| Public transit | 2% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 16% | |
| Other | 0.8% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 69% 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 Spotsylvania County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Restaurants
- Itavie New York Grill & Bakery, 7610 Heths Salient Street, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
- Papa John's, 7415 Laughlin Boulevard, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
- Sam's Pizza, 8925 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- Subway, 9110 Old Battlefield Boulevard, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- El Gran Patron, 7409 Laughlin Boulevard, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
- Snack Shack
Bars & breweries
- Cider Lab, 7501 Graham Street, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
Health & medical
- Spotsylvania Animal Hospital, 9133 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- Spotsylvania County Health Department, 9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Gyms & fitness
- Anytime Fitness, 7501 Graham Street, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
- Keswick Park, 7710 Folkstone Drive, Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Personal care
- Indy & Bo Hair Co., 7501 Graham Street, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
- Kül Contour Studio, 9108 Old Battlefield Boulevard, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
- Stillwater Aesthetics, 7501 Graham Street, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
- Janee Marie Hair Studio
- The Gentlemen's Club Barber Shop
Banks
- Linkbank, 7415 Laughlin Boulevard, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Churches & faith communities
- Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 8200 Robert E Lee Drive, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- Travelers Rest Baptist church, 6823 Partlow Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551
- Zion Methodist Church, 8700 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- Zion Methodist Parish Hall, Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- Berea Church, 8956 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- Hebron Baptist Church, 11000 Hebron Church Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Gas stations
- Valero, 8905 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- 7-Eleven, 9127 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 9127 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- Chewnings's, 9100 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- FasMart, 8905 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
- Pizarro's Grocery, 7741 Morris Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551
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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 Spotsylvania County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Colleges & training
- Cornerstone College & Seminary
Hospitals & health systems
- Spotsylvania County Health Department
Manufacturing & factories
- Jones Everett Lumber Corporation
Government & public sector
- Center for Family and Pre School Services
- Holbert Building
- Marshall Center
- Old Spotsylvania Courthouse
- Spotsylvania County
- Spotsylvania County Attorneys Office
- Spotsylvania County Circuit Court
- Spotsylvania County Courthouse
Major employers & offices
- Allstate
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
How much do homes cost in Spotsylvania County?
The median sale price in Spotsylvania County is $466,072, with most homes between $380,000 and $600,000.
What are property taxes like in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.74 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.74% a year).
How are the schools in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 69% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Spotsylvania County?
The average commute for Spotsylvania County workers is about 38 minutes, and 29% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Spotsylvania County?
About 16% of Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 4,930 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- 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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