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Living in Westmoreland County, Virginia
The Potomac-side county of the upper Neck. Colonial Beach and Montross are its towns, and George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Stratford Hall, and Westmoreland State Park line its Potomac shore.
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Commute & how people work
About 13% of Westmoreland County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 43 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 19% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 12% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 17% | |
| 45 min or more | 43% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 76% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 13% | |
| Other | 0.5% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Westmoreland County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 78% passing Math and 73% 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 Westmoreland County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion, 18044 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
Restaurants
- Angelo's, 15835 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
- Subway, 17110 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
- Yesterday's Family Restaurant, 15220 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
- El Mariachi, 17239 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
Cafes & coffee
- Art of Coffee, 15722 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
Bars & breweries
- Northern Neck Brewing Company, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
- Montross Brewery
Shops & retail
- Miss Lora's Flowers and Gifts, 15765 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
- Family Dollar, 18101 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
- Dollar General
Health & medical
- Westmoreland Health Clinic
Pharmacies
- Walgreens, 15748 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
Gyms & fitness
- Westmoreland Family YMCA, 18849 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
Banks
- Blue Ridge Bank, 15648 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
- C&F Bank, 15960 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
Auto services
- Northern Neck Chevrolet, 18175 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
Churches & faith communities
- Saint James Episcopal Church, 15870 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
- Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church
- Nomini Baptist Church
- Galilee Church
- Grant Church
- Lebanon Church
Other services
- Montross Laundromat, 15544 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
Gas stations
- Exxon, 15118 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
- BP
- Citgo
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 15118 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520
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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 Westmoreland County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Westmoreland Health Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- Captain Faunce Seafood
- Carry-On Trailer
Government & public sector
- Montross Town Hall
- Westmoreland County Courthouse
- Westmoreland County Social Services
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 Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.68 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.68% a year).
How are the schools in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 78% passing Math and 73% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Westmoreland County?
The average commute for Westmoreland County workers is about 43 minutes, and 27% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Westmoreland County?
About 13% of Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County.
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- 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.
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- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
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