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Living in Rockbridge County, Virginia
Natural Bridge, Goshen Pass, and the Maury River. The county surrounds Lexington and Buena Vista, with farms and rural acreage between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghenies.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Rockbridge County is $280,000, with most homes between $150,000 and $453,750.
Commute & how people work
About 10% of Rockbridge County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 27 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 29% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 18% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 22% | |
| 45 min or more | 17% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 77% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 10% | |
| Public transit | 0.9% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 10% | |
| Other | 0.5% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Rockbridge County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 72% 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 Rockbridge County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Blue Phoenix Cafe, 110 West Washington Street
- Cattlemen's Market, 538 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Kroger, 422 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Walmart Supercenter, 1233 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Food Lion, 84 East Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
- Cheese To You, 32 South Main Street
Restaurants
- Arby's, 512 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Burger King, 1205 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Chick-fil-A, 25 Hotel Drive, Lexington, VA 24450
- Domino's, 23 South Jefferson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- DQ Grill & Chill, 874 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450-3725
- Hardee's, 76 East Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
Cafes & coffee
- Wildberry Market, 9 East Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2528
- Lexington Coffee Roasters, 7 North Main Street
- Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe, 106 West Washington Street
- Starbucks, 744 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Blue Sky Bakery, 125 West Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Lexington Coffee Shop, 9 West Washington Street
Bakeries
- Seasons Bakery & Cafe, 116 North Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2067
- Sweet Treats, 19 West Washington Street
Bars & breweries
- Lexington Valley Vineyard, 80 Norton Way, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473
- Brew Ridge Taps, 11 East Nelson Street
- Devil's Backbone Outpost Brewery, 50 Northwind Lane, Lexington, VA 24450
- Blue Lab Brewing
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 123 Walker Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Lexington Pet Place, 111 West Nelson Street
- Metro by T-Mobile, 96 East Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
- Virginia Military Institute Bookstore, +1-540-464-7637
- Dollar Tree, 1211 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Shoe Dept., 1217 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
Health & medical
- Lexington Reflexology, 9 West Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Animal Clinic of Rockbridge, 1541 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Carilion Clinic, 100 Spotswood Drive, Lexington, VA 24450
- DaVita Dialysis, 756 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Rockbridge Area Health Center, 25 Northridge Lane, Lexington, VA 24450
- The PetWellness Group, 766 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
Pharmacies
- Rockbridge Pharmacy, 146 South Main Street
- CVS Pharmacy
- Walmart Pharmacy
Gyms & fitness
- Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington 24450
- Duchossois Tennis Center, 155 West Denny Circle, Lexington, VA 24450
- Aquatic Center, 221 North Main Street
- Corps Physical Training Facility, 329 North Main Street
- Doremus Gymnasium, VA
- Warner Center, VA
Personal care
- Encore Salon Spa, 36 North Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Cindy's Salon, 25 North Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Buck's Barber Shop, 205 South Main Street
- Lexington Nail Bar, 31 West Washington Street
- M.T.V. Nails, 1229 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- The Irish Barber, 22 North Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450
Hotels & lodging
- Hampton Inn, 401 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Best Western Plus Inn at Hunt Ridge, 25 Willow Springs Road, Lexington, VA 24450
- Comfort Inn, 62 Comfort Way, Lexington, VA 24450
- Country Inn & Suites, Lexington, VA, 875 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown, 820 South Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2237
- Holiday Inn Express Lexington, 880 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
Banks
- DuPont Community Credit Union, 1130 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- The Bank of Botetourt, 65 East Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
- Truist, 537 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Carter Bank & Trust, 116 East Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
- CornerStone Bank, 54 South Main Street
- Wells Fargo, 101 South Main Street
Hardware & home
- Harbor Freight Tools, 82 East Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
- True Value, 517 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Rockbridge Farmers Coop, 645 Waddell Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2200
- Sherwin-Williams, 758 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Spencer's Home Center, 1398 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
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Auto services
- AutoZone, 1136 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Oil Exchange and Lube of Lexington, 754 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Valvoline, 1263 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Advance Auto Parts, 435 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Goad's, North Lee Highway
- H&J Tire Co, 110 South Randolph Street
Churches & faith communities
- Grace Episcopal Church, 123 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Grace Presbyterian Church, 40 Village Way, Lexington, VA 24450
- Lauderdale Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 300 South Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Life Chapel, 70 Hines Lane, Lexington, VA 24450
- Lexington Baptist Church, 75 Old Farm Road
- First Baptist Church, 103 North Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450
Other services
- University Cleaners, 514 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- The UPS Store, 1223 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Laundry Land
Gas stations
- Sheetz, 600 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Marathon, 889 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Stop In Food Stores, 113 North Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Exxon
- Mobil
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Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 889 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
- Sheetz, 600 East Nelson Street, Lexington, VA 24450
- Pit Stop, 60 East Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
- Stop In and Out, 257 West Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Rockbridge County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Manufacturing & factories
- Shumate Lumber
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
How much do homes cost in Rockbridge County?
The median sale price in Rockbridge County is $280,000, with most homes between $150,000 and $453,750.
What are property taxes like in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.64 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.64% a year).
How are the schools in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 72% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Rockbridge County?
The average commute for Rockbridge County workers is about 27 minutes, and 43% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Rockbridge County?
About 10% of Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 854 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- 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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