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Living in Washington County, Virginia
Abingdon's brick-sidewalk historic district and the Barter Theatre, with the Virginia Creeper Trail running out to Damascus. Most of Bristol's suburban growth spills into the county along I-81.
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Commute & how people work
About 8% of Washington County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 24 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 16% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 32% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 24% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 16% | |
| 45 min or more | 12% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 82% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 7% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 8% | |
| Other | 0.5% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Washington County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 84% passing Math and 83% 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 Washington County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Abingdon Farmers Market, 100 Remsburg Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Kroger, 466 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Walmart Supercenter, 16032 Fifteen Mile Boulevard, Abingdon, VA 24211
- Food Country, 566 East Main St
- Food City, 151 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Arby's, 470 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Bojangles', 25011 Western Loop, Abingdon, VA 24211
- Burger King, 915 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Captain D's, 555 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Charleys Philly Steaks, 404 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Domino's, 990 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks, 151 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Anthony's Desserts, 266 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- The Girl & The Raven, 380 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- The Ice Cream Stop, 660 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Wolf Hills Coffee, 112 Court Street Northeast, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Rendezvous Cafe
Bakeries
- Shaked, 284 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Bars & breweries
- Wolf Hills Brewery
Shops & retail
- Cato, 344 Towne Centre Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Dollar Tree, 24520 Falcon Place Boulevard, Abingdon, VA 24211
- Hallmark, 109 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Dollar General, 825 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Aaron's, 398 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Abingdon General Store, 252 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Health & medical
- Keywood Animal Clinic, 16067 Porterfield Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210
- VCA Highlands Animal Hospital, 25011 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24211
- Savida Health, 406 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA
- Abingdon Ear Nose Throat
- Abingdon Smiles
- Gregory Owens DDS
Pharmacies
- Walgreens, 688 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Kroger Pharmacy, 466 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- CVS Pharmacy
Gyms & fitness
- Anytime Fitness, 220 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center, 300 Stanley St
- Abingdon Little League
Personal care
- Star Nail, 360 Towne Centre Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Great Clips, 105 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Magic Scissors, 402 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Merle Norman, 320 Towne Centre Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Ombre Nails Bar, 113 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Headlines, 608 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Hotels & lodging
- Comfort Suites, 1093 Ole Berry Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Country Inn & Suites, Abingdon, VA, 940 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Abingdon, 923 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Hampton Inn Abingdon, 510 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 130 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Quality Inn & Suites, 930 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
Banks
- Legacy Bank, 498 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- New Peoples Bank, 350 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Powell Valley National Bank, 24495 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24211
- TruPoint Bank, 600 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- First Community Bank, 24412 Maringo Road, Abingdon, VA 24211
- National Bank, 102 Wall Street South, Abingdon, VA 24210
Hardware & home
- Berry Home Centers, 1090 Ole Berry Drive, Abingdon 24210
- ABC Supply, 588 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Curt's Ace Hardware, 120 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Lowe's, 24500 Falcon Place Boulevard, Abingdon, VA 24211
- Meade Tractor of Abingdon
Auto services
- Empire Ford Lincoln, 106 Jonesboro Road, Abingdon 24210
- Advance Auto Parts, 400 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Highlands Motor Co, 550 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Hilt's Garage, 208 Deadmore Street Southeast, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Abingdon Auto Specialist, +1 276-623-8168
- Yarber Tires, 810 Hillman Highway
Churches & faith communities
- Christ the King Catholic Church, 820 East Main Street
- Abingdon United Methodist Church, 101 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church, 136 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- St Thomas Episcopal Church, 124 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Abingdon Church of Christ, 19508 Dennison Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Gospel Tabernacle, 15292 Enterprise Road, Abingdon, VA 24211
Other services
- The UPS Store, 448 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Forest Hill
Gas stations
- BP, 191 Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Exxon, 1034 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Shell, 182 Old Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Valero, 16085 Porterfield Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Walmart Fuel Station, 16032 Fifteen Mile Boulevard, Abingdon, VA 24211
- Marathon, 27244 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24211
Convenience stores
- Andy's Market #2, 15974 Porterfield Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Bully's Market No. 2, 939 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Fas Mart, 16085 Porterfield Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Greenway Food Mart, 604 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Roadrunner Market, 906 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
- Roadrunner Markets, 24468 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24211
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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 Washington County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Colleges & training
- Virginia Highlands Community College
Hospitals & health systems
- Johnston Memorial Hospital, 116 beds
- Savida Health
- Surgery Center - Abingdon on Campus Drive
Manufacturing & factories
- Andis Pallets
- Appalachian Cast Products
- Contech Engineered Solutions
- General Engineering
- Hapco Steel Pole
- Special T Manufacturing
- Strongwell
- Virginia Highlands Machine
Government & public sector
- Abindgon Federal Courthouse
- Abingdon
- Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Washington County Courthouse
- Washington County Jail
- Washington County Life Saving Crew
Major employers & offices
- Allstate
- Brightspeed
- EnerVest
- Farmers Insurance
- Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
- K-VA-T Corporate Support Center
- Todd Yates Nationwide
- Walls Septic Cleaning Service
Business & industrial parks
- Food City Distribution
- Kustom Carriers
- Lakeside Ready Mix
- MXI Environmental Services
- Navigators Logistics
- VDOT
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 Washington County?
Washington County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.43 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.43% a year).
How are the schools in Washington County?
Washington County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 84% passing Math and 83% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Washington County?
The average commute for Washington County workers is about 24 minutes, and 47% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Washington County?
About 8% of Washington County workers already work from home.
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- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 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.
- 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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