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Living in Smyth County, Virginia
Marion, Chilhowie, and Saltville along the I-81 valley, with Hungry Mother State Park just north of Marion. The Mount Rogers high country climbs from the county's southern edge.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Smyth County is $162,000, with most homes between $106,000 and $250,000.
Commute & how people work
About 6% of Smyth County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 22 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 22% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 29% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 17% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 21% | |
| 45 min or more | 10% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 83% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 10% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.7% | |
| Work from home | 6% | |
| Other | 0.8% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Smyth County Public Schools reports a 99% on-time graduation rate, with 76% passing Math and 78% 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 Smyth County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Ingles, 1185 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Food City
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Arby's, 947 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Burger King, 905 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Domino's, 1589 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Hardee's, 347 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Sonic, 1210 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Pizza Hut, 1038 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
Bakeries
- Sweets on Main, 204 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
Shops & retail
- Walmart, 1193 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Dollar General, 1445 South Main Street, VA
- Marion Outdoors, 208 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Blue Iguana Reptiles
- Blue Ridge Comics and Toys
- Just Believe Boutique
Health & medical
- Mel Leaman Free Clinic at Emory & Henry College, 601 Radio Hill Road, Marion, VA 24354
Personal care
- Ammi's Barbershop, 201 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Just For Men, 110 South Iron Street, Marion, VA
- Tangles Hair Salon
Hotels & lodging
- Econo Lodge, 1420 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Collins House Bed and Breakfast, 204 West Main Street, Marion, VA
- General Francis Marion Hotel, 107 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Red Roof Inn Marion, VA, 1424 North Main Street, VA
- Merry Inn
Banks
- Bank Of Marion
Hardware & home
- PPG Paints
Auto services
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1258;1253 North Main Street, Marion, VA
- East Main Rides
Churches & faith communities
- Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 222 West Main Street, VA
- First United Methodist Church, 115 South Church Street, VA
- Ebenezer Church, 1398 West Chilhowie Street, VA
- Grace United Methodist Church, 720 Grace Street, VA
- Marion Baptist, 1258 North Main Street, VA
- Youngs Chapel, 412 South Iron Street, VA
Other services
- Frazier's Seaver-Brown Funeral Services and Crematory
Gas stations
Convenience stores
- Food Mart, 300 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
- Cargo, 758 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
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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 Smyth County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Colleges & training
Hospitals & health systems
- Smyth County Community Hospital, 44 beds
Manufacturing & factories
- General Dynamics
- Marion Mold & Tool
- Summit Beverage Group
- Woodgrain Millwork
Government & public sector
- Smyth County Courthouse
Major employers & offices
- Slemp Brant Saunders
- Wyatt Insurance
Business & industrial parks
- Pro Erectors
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 Smyth County?
The median sale price in Smyth County is $162,000, with most homes between $106,000 and $250,000.
What are property taxes like in Smyth County?
Smyth County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.59 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.59% a year).
How are the schools in Smyth County?
Smyth County Public Schools reports a 99% on-time graduation rate, with 76% passing Math and 78% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Smyth County?
The average commute for Smyth County workers is about 22 minutes, and 52% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Smyth County?
About 6% of Smyth 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 Smyth County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 1,361 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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