Credit
Living in Highland County, Virginia
Virginia's least populous county, high valleys along the West Virginia line. Monterey's maple syrup producers draw the region every March.
Credit
Commute & how people work
About 21% of Highland County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 27 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 26% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 23% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 11% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 19% | |
| 45 min or more | 21% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 70% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 3% | |
| Work from home | 21% | |
| Other | 0.3% |
Check drive times from a specific address →
Compare commutes across Central Shenandoah Valley →
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Highland County Public Schools reports a 100% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 80% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
Before you choose an address
- Which school is assigned to this exact address today?
- Are there specialty, magnet, or transfer programs with separate deadlines?
- What is the real commute or bus time during morning drop-off?
- Confirm attendance zone and enrollment steps before relying on listing copy.
Check a specific address for nearby schools, commute, and services →
Compare school signals across Central Shenandoah Valley →
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 Highland County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Restaurants
- High's, 73 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- Highlander, 27 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- Curly Maple, 174 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- Jackson River Restaurant, 1812 Jackson River Road, Monterey, VA 24465
Cafes & coffee
- Claire's Cakes & Cafe, 107 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
Bars & breweries
- Big Fish Cider Company, 59 Spruce Street
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 154 East Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- Family Dollar, 54 East Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- The Rock Shop
Health & medical
- Highland County Health Department, 140 Fleisher Avenue, Monterey, VA 24465
- The Highland Medical Center
Hotels & lodging
- Montereu Inn, 32 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- The Highland Center Inn, 68 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- Arbogast Inn, 364 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- Highland House
Banks
- Burke & Herbert Bank, 195 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- The Blue Grass Valley Bank, 132 East Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
Hardware & home
- Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware - Monterey, 110 Wilson Avenue, Monterey, VA 24465
Auto services
- Hiner's Auto Services & Repair, 63 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- Hiner's Auto Services and Repair
- Monterey Auto Parts and Garage
Churches & faith communities
- McDowell Mennonite Church, 8532 Highland Turnpike, McDowell, VA 24458
- Monterey United Methodist Episcopal Church, 10 East Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
Gas stations
- Mobil, 16 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- Mountain Oasis, 8555 Highland Turnpike, McDowell, VA 24458
Convenience stores
- Fast Break Andlar, 16 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
- Mountain Oasis, 8555 Highland Turnpike, McDowell, VA 24458
Browse the full Highland County directory, search businesses, parks & employers →
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 Highland County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Highland County Health Department
- The Highland Medical Center
Government & public sector
- DMV Select Highland County
- Highland County Courthouse
- Highland County Offices
- Highland County Social Services
- Monterey Town Hall
- State Highway Office and Shop
Major employers & offices
- Highland County Farm Bureau
- Highland Telephone Cooperative
Business & industrial parks
- Heart and Soul Massage Warehouse
- VDOT Area Headquarters McDowell
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 Highland County?
Highland County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.51 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.51% a year).
How are the schools in Highland County?
Highland County Public Schools reports a 100% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 80% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Highland County?
The average commute for Highland County workers is about 27 minutes, and 49% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Highland County?
About 21% of Highland County workers already work from home.
Nearby area guides
Keep exploring Central Shenandoah Valley with nearby area guides.
Moving from out of state?
See your tax and cost-of-living savings if you're moving from out of state:
Credit
Compare costs in the moving guide →
Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Highland 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.
Also exploring Southwest Virginia?
This page is focused on Central Shenandoah Valley. Open a neighboring guide when your search crosses into another part of the region.