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Living in Grayson County, Virginia
Independence is the county seat, and Mount Rogers, Virginia's highest peak, and Grayson Highlands State Park anchor the high country. The New River winds through the valleys below.
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Commute & how people work
About 5% of Grayson County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 28 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 13% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 25% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 19% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 24% | |
| 45 min or more | 20% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 79% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 11% | |
| Public transit | 0.5% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 5% | |
| Other | 3% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Grayson County Public Schools reports a 100% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 76% 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 Grayson County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Churches & faith communities
- Gold Hill Baptist Church, 7015 Wilson Highway, Independence, VA 24348
- Grace Freewill Baptist Church, 6211 Wilson Highway, Independence, VA 24348
- Bethel Church
- Gold Hill Church
- Grubbs Chapel
- Mount Zion Church
Gas stations
- Exxon, 6853 Wilson Highway, Independence, VA 24348
Convenience stores
- Wilson Market, 6853 Wilson Highway, Independence, VA 24348
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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 Grayson County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
Manufacturing & factories
- Real Performance Machinery
Government & public sector
- Grayson County Courthouse
- Town of Independence
Major employers & offices
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 Grayson County?
Grayson County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.58 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.58% a year).
How are the schools in Grayson County?
Grayson County Public Schools reports a 100% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 76% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Grayson County?
The average commute for Grayson County workers is about 28 minutes, and 38% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Grayson County?
About 5% of Grayson 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 Grayson 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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