Living in Lexington City, Virginia
Home to Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. A compact, walkable historic downtown that anchors the southern end of the region.
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Commute & how people work
About 14% of Lexington City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 13 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 47% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 37% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 4% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 7% | |
| 45 min or more | 6% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 26% | |
| Work from home | 14% | |
| Other | 0% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
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 Lexington City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Churches & faith communities
- Elliots Hill Church, 71 Elliots Hill Lane, Lexington, VA 24450
Gas stations
- Shell, 257 West Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
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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 Lexington City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
Hospitals & health systems
- Carilion Clinic
- DaVita Dialysis
- Lexington Health Clinic
- Lexington Reflexology
- Rockbridge Area Health Center
- Virginia Military Institute Health Center
Government & public sector
- Rockbridge County Administrative Offices
- Rockbridge County Courthouse
- Treasurers Office
Major employers & offices
- Campbell Insurace
- Pace Analytical
- Rockbridge Mutual Fire Insurance
- 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 Lexington City?
Lexington City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.92 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.92% a year).
How long is the commute in Lexington City?
The average commute for Lexington City workers is about 13 minutes, and 84% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Lexington City?
About 14% of Lexington City 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 Lexington City.
- 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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