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Living in Middlesex County, Virginia
The region's boating hub on the lower Rappahannock: Deltaville's marinas, the colonial port town of Urbanna, and Chesapeake Bay frontage at Stingray Point. Saluda is the county seat.
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Commute & how people work
About 23% of Middlesex County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 34 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 9% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 20% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 19% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 21% | |
| 45 min or more | 31% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 71% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 4% | |
| Public transit | 0.6% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.7% | |
| Work from home | 23% | |
| Other | 1% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Middlesex County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 72% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 4 restaurants & cafes and 2 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 Middlesex County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Urbanna Market IGA, 335 Virginia Street, Urbanna, VA 23175
Restaurants
- Mi Jalisco, 5437 Old Virginia Street, Urbanna, VA 23175
- Something Different, 213 Virginia St, Urbanna, VA 23175
- Los Compadres Mexican Grill, 6209 General Puller Highway, Locust Hill, VA 23092
- Angelo's Colonial Pizza, 50 Watling Street, Urbanna, VA 23175
- Pig & Pie, 2324 Greys Point Road, Topping, VA 23169
- Pilot House Inn, 2737 Greys Point Road, Topping, VA 23169
Cafes & coffee
- The Wooden Pickle, 51 Cross Street, Urbanna, VA 23175
Health & medical
- Middlesex County Health Clinic, 2780 General Puller Highway, Saluda, VA 23149
Gyms & fitness
- Splash Park
- Yarbrough Gym
Personal care
- Tangles Hair Salon, 82 Campbell Drive, Topping, VA 23169
Hotels & lodging
- Atherston Hall Bed & Breakfast, 250 Prince George Street, Urbanna, VA 23175
- The Chesapeake Inn, 250 Virginia St, Urbanna, VA 23175
Banks
- C&F Bank, 2608 General Puller Highway, Saluda, VA 23149
Hardware & home
- Middlesex Ace Hardware, 2707 General Puller Highway, Saluda, VA 23149
Churches & faith communities
- First Baptist Church of Harmony Village, 7722 General Puller Highway, Topping, VA 23169
- Urbanna Baptist Church, 121 Watling Street, Urbanna, VA 23175
- Calvary Church
- Campbell Memorial Church
- Christ Church
- Community Church
Other services
- Laundry Room
Gas stations
- Exxon, 5816 General Puller Highway, Locust Hill, VA 23092
- 7-Eleven
- Propane Refill Station
Convenience stores
- Tall Chief Market, 1748 Regent Road, Syringa, VA 23169
- 7-Eleven, 5816 General Puller Highway, Locust Hill, VA 23092
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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 Middlesex County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Middlesex County Health Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- Shores & Ruark Seafood
Government & public sector
- Middlesex County Circuit Court
- Middlesex County Courthouse
Major employers & offices
- State Farm
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 Middlesex County?
Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
Middlesex County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 72% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Middlesex County?
The average commute for Middlesex County workers is about 34 minutes, and 29% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Middlesex County?
About 23% of Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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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