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Living in King William County, Virginia
The Town of West Point sits where the Mattaponi and Pamunkey rivers meet to form the York; the upper county is farmland within commuting range of Richmond. Home to the Pamunkey and Mattaponi reservations, two of the oldest in the United States.
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Commute & how people work
About 11% of King William County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 36 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 11% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 16% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 26% | |
| 45 min or more | 37% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 80% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.3% | |
| Work from home | 11% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
King William County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 64% passing Math and 70% 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 William County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Tommy's Produce, 140 Sharon Road, King William, VA 23086
- Food Lion, 4915 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, Aylett, VA 23009
Restaurants
- Another Round or 2 Bar and Grill, 109 Commerce Park Circle, Manquin, VA 23106
- Bojangles', 4921 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, Aylett, VA 23009
- Burger King, 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock Highway, Aylett, VA 23009-3050
- Domino's, 4917 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, Aylett, VA 23009
- Subway, 4915 Richmond/Tappahannock Highway, King William, VA 23086
- Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant, 4917 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, Aylett, VA 23009
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 27 Commerce Lane, King William, VA 23086
- Jojo's Fishin' Huntin' Express, 109 Commons Park Circle, Manquin, VA 23106
- Family Dollar
- Verizon
Gyms & fitness
- Odyssey Martial Arts, 694 Sharon Road, King William, VA 23086
Personal care
- Shear Reflections, 109 Commons Park Circle, Manquin, VA 23106
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank, 3708 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, King William County, VA 23086
- Primis Bank, 20 Commerce Lane, King William County, VA 23086
- United Bank, 4935 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, Aylett, VA 23009
Auto services
- A+ Car Care, 50 Horse Alley, King William, VA 23086
- Auto Options Inc, 50 Horse Alley, King William, VA 23086
- Edwards Auto Parts, 104 Sharon Road, King William, VA 23086
- CJ Plus Automotive, 336 Sharon Road, King William, VA 23086
- Jake's Tire and Auto Repair, 2105 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, King William, VA 23106
- Advance Auto Parts
Churches & faith communities
- Sharon Baptist Church, 901 Sharon Road, King William County, VA 23086
- Gethsemane Church, 1890 Dunluce Road, VA
- Liberty Church
- Mizpah Church
- Third Union Church
Other services
- King William Coin Laundry, 694 Sharon Road, King William, VA 23086
Gas stations
- Valero
- Citgo, 5033 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, VA
- Exxon, 2105 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, King William, VA 23106
- 7-Eleven
- BP
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 5072 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, King William County, VA 23086
- One Stop Market, 2185 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, King William, VA 23106
- BP Shop, 1418 Richmond Tappahannock Highway, Manquin, VA 23106
- Citgo
- Valero
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around King William County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
Government & public sector
- King William County Courthouse
- King William County Office
- King William County Parks & Recreation
- King William County Public Schools - School Board Office
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 King William County?
King William County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.61 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.61% a year).
How are the schools in King William County?
King William County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 64% passing Math and 70% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in King William County?
The average commute for King William County workers is about 36 minutes, and 21% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from King William County?
About 11% of King William 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 King William 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.
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