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Living in Frederick County, Virginia
The county wrapped around Winchester and the region's population center. I-81 corridor suburbs run south through Stephens City and Middletown, with orchard country to the west.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Frederick County is $430,000, with most homes between $330,000 and $591,250.
Commute & how people work
About 12% of Frederick County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 32 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 30% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 21% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 16% | |
| 45 min or more | 25% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 77% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 9% | |
| Public transit | 0.2% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.9% | |
| Work from home | 12% | |
| Other | 1% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Frederick County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 63% passing Math and 66% 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 Frederick County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Walmart Supercenter, 501 Wal Mart Drive, Winchester, VA 22603
- Spring Valley Farm Market, 2454 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA
- Virginia Farm Market, 1881 North Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
Restaurants
- Bojangles', 130 Crock Wells Mill Drive, Winchester, VA 22603
- Dunkin', 190 Crock Wells Mill Drive, Winchester, VA 22603
- McDonald's, 1887 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- IHOP, 180 Crock Wells Mill Drive, Winchester, VA 22603
- Applebee's, +1 540-723-6357
- North Mountain Family Restaurant, 5665 Northwestern Pike, Gore, VA 22637
Bars & breweries
- Winchester Ciderworks, 2504 North Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
Shops & retail
- Ridge Country Store
Health & medical
- Linden Heights Animal Hospital, 274 Linden Drive
- Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics
Pharmacies
- Rotz Pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy, 1725 Amherst Street
Gyms & fitness
- Rev. Stanley J. Krempa Gymnasium
Hotels & lodging
- Courtyard Winchester Medical Center, 300 Marriott Drive, Winchester, VA 22603
Banks
- F&M Bank, 1738 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Truist, 1800 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- United Bank, 2051 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
Churches & faith communities
- Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 1700 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 130 Keating Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
- Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2581 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
- Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 1800 Wardensville Gr, VA
- Round Hill United Methodist Church, 161 Northwestern Pike, VA
- Burnt Church, 168 Burnt Church Road, VA
Other services
Gas stations
- Sunoco, +1 540-877-2622
- 7-Eleven, 2035 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
- Citgo, VA
- Exxon
- Liberty
- Shell
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 2035 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
- Round Hill Shopping Center
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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 Frederick County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
- Old John Kerr School
- Shenandoah University Medical Center Campus
Hospitals & health systems
- Passport Health Winchester Travel Clinic
- Selma Medical Associates
- Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic
- ValleyHealth Winchester Medical Center, 455 beds
- Valley Home Care
- Winchester Health Clinic
- Winchester Rehabilitation Center, 495 beds
Manufacturing & factories
- Blue Bird Recycling
- National Fruit Product Co
- Shockey Precast
Government & public sector
- Frederick County Public Schools Administration Office
- Rouss City Hall
Major employers & offices
- David James Homes
- Insurance Center of Winchester
- Natalie Loudan - PrimeLending
- Partlow Insurance
- Trex
Business & industrial parks
- Trex Logistics Center
- Winchester Cold Storage
- Winchester Truck Salvage LLC
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 Frederick County?
The median sale price in Frederick County is $430,000, with most homes between $330,000 and $591,250.
What are property taxes like in Frederick County?
Frederick County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.48 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.48% a year).
How are the schools in Frederick County?
Frederick County Public Schools reports a 92% on-time graduation rate, with 63% passing Math and 66% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Frederick County?
The average commute for Frederick County workers is about 32 minutes, and 38% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Frederick County?
About 12% of Frederick 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 Frederick County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 4,016 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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