2017-07-13 18 07 13 View south along Virginia State Route 156 (Prince George Drive) at Virginia State Route 106 (Courthouse Road) in Prince George, Prince George County, Virginia
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Living in Prince George County, Virginia

The rural-suburban county east and south of Petersburg, home to Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly Fort Lee) and subdivision growth along the I-295 and Route 10 corridors.

$336,982
Median home
0.82
Tax per $100
93%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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2017-07-13 18 08 30 View north along Virginia State Route 156 Business (Prince George Drive) at Virginia State Route 109 (Courthouse Road) in Prince George, Prince George County, Virginia
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Housing market

The median sale price in Prince George County is $336,982, with most homes between $250,000 and $415,000.

Commute & how people work

About 10% of Prince George County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 24 min.

24 min
Average commute
48%
Commute under 20 min
15%
Commute 45 min or more
10%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min18%
10 to 19 min30%
20 to 29 min20%
30 to 44 min18%
45 min or more15%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone64%
Carpool6%
Public transit0.8%
Walk or bike17%
Work from home10%
Other2%

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

Schools

Prince George County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 76% 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 Prince George County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Restaurants

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Banks

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

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

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

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

By the numbers

Cost of living

$84,897
Median household income
$293,400
Median home value
$1,594 /mo
Median gross rent
74%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

33
Median age
25%
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

How much do homes cost in Prince George County?

The median sale price in Prince George County is $336,982, with most homes between $250,000 and $415,000.

What are property taxes like in Prince George County?

Prince George County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.82 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.82% a year).

How are the schools in Prince George County?

Prince George County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 76% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Prince George County?

The average commute for Prince George County workers is about 24 minutes, and 48% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Prince George County?

About 10% of Prince George County workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

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2017-07-13 18 07 13 View south along Virginia State Route 156 (Prince George Drive) at Virginia State Route 106 (Courthouse Road) in Prince George, Prince George County, Virginia
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Photo: Famartin / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Resized and re-encoded for web

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Prince George County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • Home-price medians use 800 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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