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Living in Charles City County, Virginia
Rural James River county between Richmond and Williamsburg: the Route 5 plantation corridor and one of the smallest county populations in Virginia.
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Commute & how people work
About 10% of Charles City County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 34 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 11% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 19% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 35% | |
| 45 min or more | 28% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 81% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.3% | |
| Work from home | 10% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Charles City County Public Schools reports a 82% on-time graduation rate, with 45% passing Math and 55% 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 Charles City County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Restaurants
- Cul's Courthouse Grille, 10801 Courthouse Road
- Indian Fields Tavern, 9220 John Tyler Memorial Highway
Shops & retail
Health & medical
- Charles County Health Department
Hotels & lodging
- North Bend Plantation, 12200 Weyanoke Road, Charles City, VA 23030
Auto services
- Banks Auto Body LLC, 8810 Old Elam Cemetery Road, Charles City, VA 23030
Churches & faith communities
- Bethany Church
- Elam Church
- Liberty Church
- Little Elam Church
- Mount Stirling Church
- Parrish Hill Church
Gas stations
- Citgo, 11911 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA 23030
Convenience stores
- Haupt's Country Store, 11911 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA 23030
- Adkins Store, 9900 South Lott Cary Road, Charles City, VA 23030
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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 Charles City County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Charles County Health Department
Government & public sector
- Charles City County Courthouse
- Charles City County General District Court
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 Charles City County?
Charles City County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.69 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.69% a year).
How are the schools in Charles City County?
Charles City County Public Schools reports a 82% on-time graduation rate, with 45% passing Math and 55% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Charles City County?
The average commute for Charles City County workers is about 34 minutes, and 18% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Charles City County?
About 10% of Charles City 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 Charles City 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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