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Living in Warren County, Virginia

Front Royal, the county seat, sits where the Shenandoah's North and South Forks meet. The northern entrance to Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park is here.

$450,000
Median home
0.48
Tax per $100
94%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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2016-10-25 12 37 17 View east from the Hogback Overlook along Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive in Warren County, Virginia
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Housing market

The median sale price in Warren County is $450,000, with most homes between $450,000 and $550,000.

Commute & how people work

About 12% of Warren County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 38 min.

38 min
Average commute
32%
Commute under 20 min
39%
Commute 45 min or more
12%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min12%
10 to 19 min20%
20 to 29 min10%
30 to 44 min18%
45 min or more39%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone73%
Carpool10%
Public transit0.2%
Walk or bike3%
Work from home12%
Other2%

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

Schools

Warren County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 67% 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 Warren County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

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

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

Colleges & training

Hospitals & health systems

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

$84,682
Median household income
$348,400
Median home value
$1,199 /mo
Median gross rent
76%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

40
Median age
25%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

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

Risk

7%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

How much do homes cost in Warren County?

The median sale price in Warren County is $450,000, with most homes between $450,000 and $550,000.

What are property taxes like in Warren County?

Warren 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 Warren County?

Warren County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Warren County?

The average commute for Warren County workers is about 38 minutes, and 32% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Warren County?

About 12% of Warren County workers already work from home.

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2016-10-25 13 39 23 Sign for the Signal Knob Overlook along Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive in Warren County, Virginia
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Warren County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • Home-price medians use 5 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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