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.

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Housing market

The median sale price in Floyd County is $225,000, with most homes between $120,000 and $395,000.

Home-buying activity

In 2025, lenders financed 154 home purchases in Floyd County, at a median mortgage of $245,000. 62% of new mortgages were purchases rather than refinances.

About 33% of mortgage applications were denied. Source: federal HMDA mortgage data (2025).

Jobs & hiring

A sample of what's open right now at New River Valley-area employers (on-site & remote):

• GIFT SHOP REPRESENTATIVE · Carilion Clinic, Christiansburg, Virginia
• Scribe - Carilion Orthopedic Surgery · Carilion Clinic, Blacksburg, Virginia
• Software Engineer II - Fleet Enablement & Insights · Torc Robotics, Ann Arbor, MI, Blacksburg, VA, Fort Worth, TX
• Healthcare Administrative Associate - Giles Medical Office Building · Carilion Clinic, Pearisburg, Virginia
• Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Care · Carilion Clinic, Radford, Virginia

See all open roles & the RBTC job board →

Commute & how people work

About 12% of Floyd County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 30 min.

How long the commute is, share of commuters

How people get to work, share of workers

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

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).

Floyd County Schools →

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.

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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.

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 0 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

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
  TakeoutCuisine: Burgers
• Parkway Grille, 227 N Locust Street
• Camino Viejo Mexican Grill, 113 Parkview Road Northeast, Floyd, VA 24091
  Cuisine: Mexican
• Casey's Pizza House, 801 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
  Cuisine: Pizza
• Blue Ridge Diner, 113 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091
  Cuisine: American
• Geraldi's, 110 North Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091
  Cuisine: Italian

Cafes & coffee

• The Soda Fountain at the Floyd Country Store, 202 South Locust Street, Floyd, VA 24091
  Wheelchair accessibleTakeout
• Red Rooster Coffee, 823 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091

Bars & breweries

• 5 Mile Mountain Distillery, 489 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA 24091
  FacebookInstagramYelpGoogle Maps
• 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
• 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
  Methodist
• Floyd Baptist Church
  Baptist
• Floyd United Methodist Church
  Methodist
• The Presbyterian Church of Floyd
  Presbyterian
• 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

• Floyd County, VA

Schools & enrollment

• Floyd County Schools, Enrollment

Parks & the outdoors

• Floyd County Parks & Recreation

Things to do

• Floyd Country Store, Friday Night Jamboree + the heart of Floyd's music scene.
• Visit Floyd VA

Pets & animal services

• Floyd County Animal Control

Newcomer & community

• Floyd County Chamber of Commerce

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

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 Floyd County?

The median sale price in Floyd County is $225,000, with most homes between $120,000 and $395,000.

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.

How long is the commute in Floyd County?

The average commute for Floyd County workers is about 30 minutes, and 36% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Floyd County?

About 12% of Floyd County workers already work from home. Citizens Cooperative fiber reaches parts of the county, but rural gaps remain, so confirm service at a specific property before relying on it.

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Local headlines

• News
  Notice from Water/Wastewater Department!

  City of Radford · Sep 13, 2026
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  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED CHANGES TO FLOYD COUNTY LAND DIVISION ORDINANCE

  Floyd County · Sep 10, 2026
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  When donors can’t keep up with rising athletic budgets, colleges are increasingly turning to school funds and mandatory student fees

  Cardinal News · Sep 10, 2026
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  Christiansburg ups requirements for any future data center

  Cardinal News · Sep 10, 2026
• 
  The Pulse: Virginia Tech researcher wants to help rural residents manage chronic pain

  Cardinal News · Sep 10, 2026
• News
  Floyd County Government Phone System Connectivity Issues

  Floyd County · Sep 9, 2026

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Floyd County.

• Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
• Home-price medians use 776 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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