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Living in Amherst County, Virginia
Blue Ridge foothills north of the James: the Parkway, Sweet Briar College, and rural quiet.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Amherst County is $249,900, with most homes between $150,000 and $350,000.
Commute & how people work
About 10% of Amherst County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 25 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 28% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 28% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 21% | |
| 45 min or more | 10% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 9% | |
| Public transit | 0.2% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 10% | |
| Other | 1% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Amherst County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 70% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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- Which school is assigned to this exact address today?
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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 Amherst County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Morris Orchard
Churches & faith communities
- Emmanuel Baptist Church, 205 Sandidges Road, Amherst, VA 24521
- Piney Grove Baptist Church, 322 Puppy Creek Road, Amherst, VA 24521
- Saint Mark Baptist Church, 131 Rose Petals Lane, Amherst, VA 24521
- Saint Paul's Episcopal Mission, 2003 Kenmore Road, Amherst, VA 24521
- Sardis United Methodist Church, 147 Sardis Road, Amherst, VA 24521
- Shiloh Church, 572 Matohe Road, Monroe, VA 24574
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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 Amherst County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
Hospitals & health systems
- Amherst Medical Center
- Blue Ridge Medical Center
Government & public sector
- Amherst County Administrative Offices
- Amherst County Circuit Court
- Amherst County Public Safety/E911 Communications Center
Major employers & offices
- Rucker Agency
- State Farm
- Wilson Insurance Agency
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 Amherst County?
The median sale price in Amherst County is $249,900, with most homes between $150,000 and $350,000.
What are property taxes like in Amherst County?
Amherst 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 Amherst County?
Amherst County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 65% passing Math and 70% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Amherst County?
The average commute for Amherst County workers is about 25 minutes, and 41% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Amherst County?
About 10% of Amherst 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 Amherst County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 1,100 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.
- 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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