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Living in Prince Edward County, Virginia
The region's hub. Farmville's downtown, Longwood University, Hampden-Sydney College, and the High Bridge Trail all sit in this county.
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Commute & how people work
About 7% of Prince Edward County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 26 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 18% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 33% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 17% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 15% | |
| 45 min or more | 17% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 73% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 11% | |
| Public transit | 0.4% | |
| Walk or bike | 6% | |
| Work from home | 7% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Prince Edward County Public Schools reports a 90% on-time graduation rate, with 63% passing Math and 61% 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 3 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (1 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 Prince Edward County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Walmart Supercenter, 1800 Peery Drive, Farmville, VA 23901
Restaurants
- Arby's, 2005 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- Wendy's, 1809 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- Applebee's, 1808 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- KFC, 2005 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- Subway, 1810 B Peery Drive, Farmville, VA 23901
- The Fishin' Pig, 1807 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks, 2003 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
Bars & breweries
- The Tiger Inn, 172 Via Sacra, Farmville, VA 23901
Shops & retail
- Cato
- AT&T, 1808 Peery Drive, Farmville, VA 23901
- Schewels Home, 105 Meriwood Farm Road, Farmville, VA 23901
- Shoe Show Mega, 1826 Peery Drive, Farmville, VA 23901
- Aaron's Electronics
- Family Dollar
Gyms & fitness
- Kirby Field House, 198 Athletic Center Drive, Farmville, VA 23901
- Main Street Lanes, 2006 S Main St
- YMCA, 580 Commerce Road, Farmville, VA 23901
- Gammon Gymnasium
Personal care
- Nail Rap
Hotels & lodging
- Days Inn by Wyndham Farmville, 2015 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- Super 8, 2012 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- Tru by Hilton Farmville, 1913 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- Comfort Inn, 2108 South Main Street
Hardware & home
- Lowe's, 2644 Farmville Road, Farmville, VA 23901
- Harbor Freight Tools
Auto services
- Haley Auto Mall, 1906 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- Valvoline Express Care, 1806 Peery Drive, Farmville, VA 23901
Churches & faith communities
- Worsham Baptist Church
- College Presbyterian Church
- Mercy Seat Church
- New Wit Church
- Zion Hill Church
Other services
- Shorter Funeral Home, 1905 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
Gas stations
- Hampden-Sydney Exxon, 5154 Farmville Road, Farmville, VA 23901
- Valero
- Marathon, 6309 Farmville Road, Farmville, VA 23901
- Murphy, 1804 Peery Drive, Farmville, VA 23901
- Royal
- Sheetz
Convenience stores
- Sheetz, 2016 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- Fas Mart, 2102 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901
- Worsham Grocery, 6311 Farmville Road, Farmville 23901
- Tiger's Corner
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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 Prince Edward County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
- Hampden-Sydney College
- Longwood University
- Longwood University Main Campus
- Longwood Village
Hospitals & health systems
- Centra PACE
- Centra-Southside clinic
- UVA Dialysis Farmville
Government & public sector
- Virginia Department of Transportation
Major employers & offices
- Harwood and Son Insurance
- Raymond Insurance Agency
- 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 Prince Edward County?
Prince Edward County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.39 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.39% a year).
How are the schools in Prince Edward County?
Prince Edward County Public Schools reports a 90% on-time graduation rate, with 63% passing Math and 61% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Prince Edward County?
The average commute for Prince Edward County workers is about 26 minutes, and 50% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Prince Edward County?
About 7% of Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
- 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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