RIVERVIEW, JAMES CITY, COUNTY, VA
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Living in James City County, Virginia

Most of the Williamsburg area's subdivisions and golf communities, plus Jamestown Island and the western end of the Colonial Parkway.

0.83
Tax per $100
93%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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Commute & how people work

About 17% of James City County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 27 min.

27 min
Average commute
46%
Commute under 20 min
17%
Commute 45 min or more
17%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min11%
10 to 19 min35%
20 to 29 min18%
30 to 44 min20%
45 min or more17%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone72%
Carpool6%
Public transit2%
Walk or bike2%
Work from home17%
Other0.5%

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

Schools

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 77% passing Math and 78% 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 James City County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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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 James City County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Universities

Colleges & training

Hospitals & health systems

Research centers

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

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

$109,985
Median household income
$447,200
Median home value
$1,552 /mo
Median gross rent
77%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

47
Median age
51%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

18%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in James City County?

James City County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.83 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.83% a year).

How are the schools in James City County?

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 77% passing Math and 78% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in James City County?

The average commute for James City County workers is about 27 minutes, and 46% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from James City County?

About 17% of James City 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 James City County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
  • 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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