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Living in Bedford County, Virginia
Smith Mountain Lake, the Peaks of Otter, and a low county tax rate. Lake and mountain living.
Housing market
The median sale price in Bedford County is $330,000, with most homes between $190,000 and $500,000.
Commute & how people work
About 13% of Bedford County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 26 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 9% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 28% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 26% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 22% | |
| 45 min or more | 15% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 7% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 13% | |
| Other | 0.7% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Bedford County Public Schools reports a 91% on-time graduation rate, with 76% passing Math and 79% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 28 restaurants & cafes and 9 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (3 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 Bedford County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Walmart Supercenter, 1126 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
- Elba's Butcher Shoppe, 212 East Washington Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Food Lion, 1515 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
- The Well, 1764 Patriot Lane, Bedford, VA 24523
- Bedford Farmers Market
- Bedford, Virginia Farmers Market
Restaurants
- Arby's, 1202 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
- Burger King, 1602 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
- Dairy Queen, 1502 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
- Domino's, 109 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Hardee's, 505 East Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Papa John's, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
Cafes & coffee
- Joe Bean's, 1706 Forest Road, Bedford, VA 24523
- First XI Coffee, 201 South Street, Bedford, VA 24523-2836
Bars & breweries
- Beale's, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Shops & retail
- Arthur’s Jewelry, 111 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Blue Ridge Overland Gear, 126 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Dollar General, Bedford, VA 24523-2604
- Dollar Tree, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
- RadioShack, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
- Buddy's Home Furnishings, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
Health & medical
- Cobb Dermatology, 876 East Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Blue Ridge Animal Hospital, 1343 Moneta Road, Bedford, VA 24523
- Bedford Animal Hospital
- Bedford Family Urgent Care, 1368 American Way Court, Bedford, VA 24523
- Bedford Health Center, 582 Blue Ridge Avenue
- Bedford Health Department, 600 Bedford Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy, 1217 East Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Walmart Pharmacy
Gyms & fitness
- Sharptop Crossfit, 1380 American Way Court, Bedford, VA 24523
Personal care
- Envi Salon, 210 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- DK Nails, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
- Big Dog Barbershop, 333 West Washington Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Hotels & lodging
- Days Inn by Wyndham Bedford, 921 Blue Ridge Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
- Super 8 by Wyndham Bedford, 842 Sword Beach Lane, Bedford, VA 24523
- Bedford Motel
Banks
- Truist, 115 West Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Atlantic Union, 125 West Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- First Bank & Trust Company, 1380 American Way Court, Bedford, VA 24523
- Wells Fargo, 191 West Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- First Citizens Bank
Hardware & home
- Lowe's, 1820 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
Auto services
- AutoZone, 1075 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
- Modern Muffler, 2607 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523-3919
- Advance Auto Parts, 1606 Forest Road, Bedford, VA 24523
- NAPA Auto Parts, 1613 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
- Fisher Auto Parts
Churches & faith communities
- Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 West Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Haven of Rest United Pentecostal Church, 515 Otey Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 1307 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 1534 Link Road, Bedford, VA 24523
- Lovely Zion Baptist Church, 1741 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
Other services
- Rapid Printing
Gas stations
- Exxon, 817 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA 24523
- BP, 407 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- GoMart, 1110 East Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Murphy Oil, 1100 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523
- Royal Farms, 875 Blue Ridge Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
- Shell, 1602 Longwood Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
Convenience stores
- 297 Minute Market, 1110 East Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
- Royal Farms, 875 Blue Ridge Avenue, Bedford, VA 24523
- Shell, 862 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA 24523
- The Happy Food Mart, 817 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA 24523
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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 Bedford County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Bedford Family Urgent Care
- Bedford Health Center
- Bedford Health Department
- Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, 50 beds
Manufacturing & factories
- Bison Printing
- Hilltop Lumber
- Redco Machine
Government & public sector
- Bedford County Courthouse
- DMV Bedford Customer Service Center
- Town of Bedford Municipal Building
Major employers & offices
Business & industrial parks
- Bedford County School Bus Depot
- Orange Street G1
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 Bedford County?
The median sale price in Bedford County is $330,000, with most homes between $190,000 and $500,000.
What are property taxes like in Bedford County?
Bedford County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.42 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.42% a year).
How are the schools in Bedford County?
Bedford County Public Schools reports a 91% on-time graduation rate, with 76% passing Math and 79% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Bedford County?
The average commute for Bedford County workers is about 26 minutes, and 37% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Bedford County?
About 13% of Bedford 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 Bedford County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 4,065 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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