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Living in Fluvanna County, Virginia
Lake Monticello and the Rivanna River southeast of the city. The metro's most affordable subdivisions, plus rural acreage.
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Commute & how people work
About 16% of Fluvanna County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 32 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 16% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 17% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 36% | |
| 45 min or more | 24% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 69% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 12% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.9% | |
| Work from home | 16% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Fluvanna County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 71% 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 Fluvanna County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- E.W. Thomas Deli and Grocery, 13027 James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA 22963
- Fluvanna Farmer's Market, 1730 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA 22963
Restaurants
- Domino's, 66 Joshua Lane, Palmyra, VA 22963
- Panda Kitchen, 82 Joshua Lane, Palmyra, VA 22963
Health & medical
- Village Dental, 40 Joshua Lane, Palmyra, VA 22963
Banks
- Truist, 13526 James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA 22963
Auto services
- Wagner's Mobile Glass & Mirror, 14454-14464 James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA 22963
Churches & faith communities
- Grace and Glory Lutheran Church, 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA 22963
- Palmyra United Methodist Church, 258 Palmyra Way, Palmyra, VA 22963
- Saint Maximos the Confessor Skete, 14054 James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA 22963
- Saints Peter and Paul Church, 4309 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA 22963
- Haden Chapel, 47 South Boston Road, Palmyra, VA 22963
- Lake Christian Church, 733 South Boston Road, Palmyra, VA 22963
Gas stations
- BP, +1-434-589-2109
Convenience stores
- fas mart, 13626 James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA 22963
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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 Fluvanna County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Government & public sector
- Fluvana County Health Department
- Fluvanna County Administration
- Fluvanna County Commonwealth's Attorney
- Fluvanna County Criminal Court
- Fluvanna County Public Works
- Fluvanna County Registrar
- Fluvanna County School Board Office Building
- Fluvanna County Treasurer
Business & industrial parks
- Central Virginia Electric Cooperative
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 Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.75 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.75% a year).
How are the schools in Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Fluvanna County?
The average commute for Fluvanna County workers is about 32 minutes, and 23% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Fluvanna County?
About 16% of Fluvanna 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 Fluvanna 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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