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Living in Page County, Virginia

The valley between Massanutten and the Blue Ridge, the region's most rural county. Luray and its caverns anchor the middle, with Stanley and the town of Shenandoah to the south.

0.73
Tax per $100
96%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
See what you can afford in Page County →
2016-10-25 11 00 46 View southwest from the Crescent Rock Overlook along Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive in Page County, Virginia
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Commute & how people work

About 6% of Page County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 35 min.

35 min
Average commute
40%
Commute under 20 min
32%
Commute 45 min or more
6%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min16%
10 to 19 min24%
20 to 29 min8%
30 to 44 min20%
45 min or more32%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone77%
Carpool15%
Public transit0.3%
Walk or bike1%
Work from home6%
Other0.8%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Page County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 74% passing Math and 72% 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 Page County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

Browse the full Page County directory, search businesses, parks & employers →

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 Page County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Colleges & training

Hospitals & health systems

Research centers

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$57,037
Median household income
$233,200
Median home value
$879 /mo
Median gross rent
72%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

45
Median age
15%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

4%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Page County?

Page County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.73 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.73% a year).

How are the schools in Page County?

Page County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 74% passing Math and 72% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Page County?

The average commute for Page County workers is about 35 minutes, and 40% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Page County?

About 6% of Page County workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

Keep exploring Northern Shenandoah Valley with nearby area guides.

Moving from out of state?

See your tax and cost-of-living savings if you're moving from out of state:

2016-10-25 12 10 01 Sign for the Beahms Gap Overlook along Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive on the border of Page County, Virginia and Rappahannock County, Virginia
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Page County.
  • 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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