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Living in Madison County, Virginia
The Blue Ridge foothills south of Sperryville. The town of Madison, the Old Rag trailhead at Nethers, and Graves Mountain farm country.
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Commute & how people work
About 12% of Madison County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 29 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 22% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 26% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 15% | |
| 45 min or more | 23% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 0.7% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 12% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Madison County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 69% passing Math and 65% 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 Madison County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Yoder's Country Market, 2105 South Seminole Trail, Madison, VA 22727
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Subway, 24 Madison Plaza Drive, Madison, VA 22727
- McDonald's, Washington Street
- Pig N Steak, 313 Washington Street, VA
- Jenny Lynd's Pizza
- Mad Pepper
- Mandarin Express
Bars & breweries
- Bald Top, 1830 Thrift Road, Madison, VA 22727
Shops & retail
Pharmacies
- Madison Drugs
Gyms & fitness
- Anytime Fitness, 46 Madison Plaza Drive, Madison, VA 22727
Personal care
- Nippin Nicks Barber Shop
Hotels & lodging
- Woodbourne Manor, 1830 Thrift Road, Madison, VA 22727
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Wells Fargo
Hardware & home
- Cardinal Home Center, 322 Washington Street, Madison, VA 22727
- Greenscapes Nursery & Garden Shoppe
Auto services
- Ace Collision Center, 16 Campground Lane, Madison, VA 22727
Churches & faith communities
- Our Lady of the Blue Ridge Catholic Church, 692 Lonnie Burke Road, Madison, VA 22727
- Antioch Baptist Church
- Hebron Lutheran Church
- Madison United Methodist Church
- Mount Calvary Baptist Church
- Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Gas stations
- 7-Eleven
- BP
- Citgo
- Madison Exxon
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven
- Citgo
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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 Madison County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Manufacturing & factories
- Clore Sons
- Madison Wood Preservers
Government & public sector
- Madison County Circuit Court
- Madison County General District Court
- Madison County Treasurer's Office
Major employers & offices
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 Madison County?
Madison County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.51 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.51% a year).
How are the schools in Madison County?
Madison County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 69% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Madison County?
The average commute for Madison County workers is about 29 minutes, and 36% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Madison County?
About 12% of Madison 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 Madison 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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