Living in Floyd County, Virginia
Rural Blue Ridge country with the lowest tax rate around. Floyd has a real arts and music scene for its size, plenty of room for acreage, and the Parkway close by.
Housing market
The median sale price in Floyd County is $215,000, with most homes between $124,950 and $350,000.
Schools
Floyd County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 71% passing Math and 74% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 10 restaurants & cafes and 4 grocery stores. The town center is walkable (37 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Parks & the outdoors
Floyd County has roughly 2 parks nearby, with easy access to Blue Ridge Parkway, Rocky Knob, Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve. Park counts from OpenStreetMap; destinations are well-known local landmarks.
Public parks & trails include Blue Ridge Parkway National Park. From county/city GIS.
Local businesses
A sample of Floyd County businesses from OpenStreetMap: grocery stores, restaurants, and the everyday places you look for first.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion — 350 West Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Harvest Moon Food Store
- Slaughters' Supermarket — 536 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA 24091
Restaurants
- Blue Ridge Diner — 113 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Camino Viejo Mexican Grill — 113 Parkview Road Northeast, Floyd, VA 24091
- Casey's Pizza House — 801 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Dogtown Roadhouse — 302 South Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- El Charro Mexican Grill
- Geraldi's — 110 North Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091
Cafes & coffee
- Red Rooster Coffee — 823 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
Bars & breweries
- Buffalo Mountain Brewery And McDaniel's Tavern — 332 Webbs Mill Road North, Floyd, VA 24091
Pharmacies
- Floyd Pharmacy — 709 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank — 680 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Bank of Floyd
- Carter Bank and Trust
Gas stations
- Exxon — 407 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- West End Market
Convenience stores
- West End Market
Personal care
- Floyd Beauty Shop
- Sheer Elegance
Business listings from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); hours and details change, so verify before you go. Own one of these? A claim/advertising option is coming.
Newcomer resources
Government & towns
Schools & enrollment
Parks & the outdoors
Things to do
- Floyd Country Store — Friday Night Jamboree + the heart of Floyd's music scene.
- Visit Floyd VA
Pets & animal services
Newcomer & community
Community & events
Year-round, the community turns out for the Friday Night Jamboree at the Floyd Country Store, FloydFest summer music festival, the Floyd Farmers Market.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Floyd County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Floyd County Health Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- Crenshaw Lighting Corp
- Hollingsworth & Vose
Government & public sector
- Floyd County Courthouse
- Floyd County Department of Social Services
- Floyd County Public Schools
- Floyd Town Hall
Major employers & offices
- Citizens Internet Cooperative
- Citizens Telephone Cooperative
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Healthcare
No hospital in Floyd County; the nearest are in Christiansburg (~30–40 minutes) and Roanoke.
Internet & remote work
Citizens Cooperative fiber reaches parts of the county, but rural gaps remain, so confirm service at a specific property before relying on it.
Climate
A higher-elevation Blue Ridge plateau, with noticeably cooler summers and more snow than the valley floor.
Safety
Very rural and among the lowest-crime areas in the region. Safety varies block to block, so check current local crime data before you decide.
By the numbers
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Floyd County?
The median sale price in Floyd County is $215,000, with most homes between $124,950 and $350,000.
What are property taxes like in Floyd County?
Floyd County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.66 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.66% a year).
How are the schools in Floyd County?
Floyd County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 71% passing Math and 74% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
Who are the major employers near Floyd County?
Major employers include Floyd County Public Schools, Citizens Telephone Cooperative, agriculture, crafts & tourism (FloydFest, the Floyd Country Store).
Where is the nearest hospital to Floyd County?
No hospital in Floyd County; the nearest are in Christiansburg (~30–40 minutes) and Roanoke.
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