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Living in Botetourt County, Virginia
Fincastle, Daleville, and Troutville along the Interstate 81 corridor north of Roanoke. The region's suburban growth county, with the upper James River and Blue Ridge foothills.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Botetourt County is $329,450, with most homes between $180,000 and $462,175.
Commute & how people work
About 13% of Botetourt County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 24 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 29% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 28% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 21% | |
| 45 min or more | 10% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 80% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 0% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.7% | |
| Work from home | 13% | |
| Other | 0.6% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Botetourt County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 87% passing Math and 86% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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- Which school is assigned to this exact address today?
- Are there specialty, magnet, or transfer programs with separate deadlines?
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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 Botetourt County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Bars & breweries
- Virginia Mountain Vineyards, 4204 Old Fincastle Road, Fincastle, VA 24090
Auto services
- Fincastle Automotive Inc., 2279 Springwood Road, Fincastle, VA 24090
Churches & faith communities
- Andrew Chapel
- Faith Church
- Forest Grove Church
- Jackson Church
- Lapsley Run Church
- Lily of the Valley Church
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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 Botetourt County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Botetourt Health Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- Carris Reels
- Gala Industries
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 Botetourt County?
The median sale price in Botetourt County is $329,450, with most homes between $180,000 and $462,175.
What are property taxes like in Botetourt County?
Botetourt County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.70 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.70% a year).
How are the schools in Botetourt County?
Botetourt County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 87% passing Math and 86% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Botetourt County?
The average commute for Botetourt County workers is about 24 minutes, and 40% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Botetourt County?
About 13% of Botetourt 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 Botetourt County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 630 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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