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Living in Galax City, Virginia

An independent city on the Carroll-Grayson line and an anchor of the Crooked Road: the Old Fiddlers' Convention has run here since 1935. The smallest jurisdiction in the region by land area.

0.92
Tax per $100
99%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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Commute & how people work

About 6% of Galax City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 23 min.

23 min
Average commute
71%
Commute under 20 min
19%
Commute 45 min or more
6%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min37%
10 to 19 min34%
20 to 29 min7%
30 to 44 min3%
45 min or more19%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone83%
Carpool11%
Public transit0%
Walk or bike0.2%
Work from home6%
Other0%

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

Schools

Galax City Public Schools reports a 99% 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 Galax City. 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 Galax City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

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

$38,675
Median household income
$141,300
Median home value
$743 /mo
Median gross rent
56%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

43
Median age
19%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

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

Risk

3%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Galax City?

Galax City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.92 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.92% a year).

How are the schools in Galax City?

Galax City Public Schools reports a 99% on-time graduation rate, with 74% passing Math and 72% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Galax City?

The average commute for Galax City workers is about 23 minutes, and 71% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Galax City?

About 6% of Galax City 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 Galax City.
  • 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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