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.
$225,000
Median home
0.66
Tax per $100
96%
Grad rate
Walkable
Walkability
Housing market
The median sale price in Floyd County is $225,000, with most homes between $125,000 and $381,250.
Home-buying activity
In 2024, lenders financed 122 home purchases in Floyd County, at a median mortgage of $220,000. 65% of new mortgages were purchases rather than refinances.
About 24% of mortgage applications were denied. Source: federal HMDA mortgage data (2024).
Jobs & hiring
A sample of what's open right now at New River Valley-area employers (on-site & remote):
- Massage Therapist- Hospice · Carilion Clinic, Radford, Virginia
- LPN OUTPATIENT - Urology · Carilion Clinic, Christiansburg, Virginia
- Class A CDL Company Driver - 1-5mo EXP Required - Dedicated - Dry Van - $70k per year - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated · U.S. Xpress - Dedicated, Dublin, Pulaski County
- Truck Driver Company - 1-5mo EXP Required - Dedicated - Dry Van - $70k per year - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated · U.S. Xpress - Dedicated, Dublin, Pulaski County
- Class A CDL Company Driver - 1-5mo EXP Required - Dedicated - Dry Van - $70k per year - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated · U.S. Xpress - Dedicated, Pulaski, Pulaski County
See all open roles & the RBTC job board →
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).
Before you choose an address
- Which school is assigned to this exact address today?
- Are there specialty, magnet, or transfer programs with separate deadlines?
- What is the real commute or bus time during morning drop-off?
- Floyd County has fewer schools spread across a rural county; drive time matters as much as the assigned school.
Check a specific address for nearby schools, commute, and services →
Compare school signals across New River Valley →
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.
Delivery & shopping apps
For everyday convenience, these are the clearest delivery-service signals we found for Floyd County.
- DoorDash: Available, Confirmed in Floyd.
- Amazon Prime Same-Day: Check exact address, Amazon requires an exact delivery address, ZIP, item, and membership state.
- Amazon Prime One-Day: Check exact address, Amazon requires an exact delivery address, ZIP, item, and membership state.
- Amazon Prime Two-Day: Check exact address, Amazon requires an exact delivery address, ZIP, item, and membership state.
Exact delivery windows can vary by address, item, membership, restaurant hours, and driver availability. These checks use public service pages and do not log into private accounts.
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 rhythm
Weekdays are rural and practical; expect longer drives for some healthcare, big-box, and specialty errands.
Music, local food, the Parkway, and acreage are the draw.
Confirm internet options address by address before falling in love with a rural listing.
Friday-night music and Parkway seasons bring a different pace.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Floyd County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion, 350 West Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Slaughters' Supermarket, 536 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA 24091
- Harvest Moon Food Store
Restaurants
- Hardee's, 402 West Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Parkway Grille, 227 N Locust Street
- Camino Viejo Mexican Grill, 113 Parkview Road Northeast, Floyd, VA 24091
- Casey's Pizza House, 801 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Blue Ridge Diner, 113 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Geraldi's, 110 North Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091
Cafes & coffee
- The Soda Fountain at the Floyd Country Store, 202 South Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Red Rooster Coffee, 823 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
Bars & breweries
- 5 Mile Mountain Distillery, 489 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA 24091
- Buffalo Mountain Brewery And McDaniel's Tavern, 332 Webbs Mill Road North, Floyd, VA 24091
Shops & retail
- Blue Ridge Florist and Gifts, 106 West Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
5.0/5 from 100 reviews on website - County Sales, 117 South Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Phoenix Hardwoods, 101 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Sacred Star and Stone, 110 North Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Tilted Tulip, 204 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA 24091
- Dollar General, 114 Floyd Highway North, Floyd, VA 24091
Health & medical
- Floyd County Health Clinic
- Floyd County Health Department
Pharmacies
- Floyd Pharmacy, 709 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
Gyms & fitness
- Floyd Fitness, 119 Parkview Road Northeast, Floyd, VA 24091
Personal care
- Floyd Beauty Shop
- Sheer Elegance
Hotels & lodging
- Hotel Floyd
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank, 680 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Bank of Floyd
- Carter Bank and Trust
Hardware & home
- Lichen Or Not, 105 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Lichen Or Not Plant Co, 101 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Slaughters' Garden Center, 512 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA 24091
Churches & faith communities
- Falling Branch United Methodist Church, 1260 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA 24091
- Floyd Baptist Church
- Floyd United Methodist Church
- The Presbyterian Church of Floyd
- Floyd Church of the Nazarene
- Pine Creek Church
Other services
- Gardner Funeral Home, 202 East Oxford Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- Maberry Funeral Home
Gas stations
- Exxon, 407 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
- West End Market
Convenience stores
- West End Market
Browse the full Floyd County directory, search businesses, parks & employers →
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.
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, locals turn 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.
Check drive times to care from a specific address →
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.
Verify broadband at the address level →
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
$826 /mo
Median gross rent
$61,401
Median household income
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 $225,000, with most homes between $125,000 and $381,250.
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.
Compare nearby areas
Montgomery County
193 walkable spots in the amenity scan versus 37 here.
Radford
A small college town on a bend of the New River. Tax rates are among the lowest in the valley, and some houses sit right on the water.
Pulaski County
Typical homes price around $200,000 versus $225,000 here.
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Sources and freshness
How to read the data for Living in Floyd County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-06-23 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 748 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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