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Living in York County, Virginia
Yorktown's battlefield and riverfront at one end, commuter neighborhoods serving the Peninsula's bases and shipyard at the other.
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Commute & how people work
About 14% of York County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 23 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 39% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 23% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 18% | |
| 45 min or more | 10% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 74% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 7% | |
| Public transit | 0.2% | |
| Walk or bike | 4% | |
| Work from home | 14% | |
| Other | 0.8% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
York County Public Schools reports a 97% on-time graduation rate, with 86% passing Math and 88% 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 York County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion, 2292 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072
- Charles And Gildas Produce, York County 23692
- The Farmer's Daugher Produce, 2543 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
Restaurants
- Arby's, 8000 George Washington Memorial Highway, York County, VA 23692
- Bojangles', 8017 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692
- Domino's, 1749 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- Hardee's, 2398 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- McDonald's, 8129 George Washington Memorial Highway, York County, VA 23692
- Pizza Hut, 2291 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks, 8135 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692
- Ben & Jerry's, 332 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 2356 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- Gloucester Florist, 2236 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072
- Whitley's Peanut Factory, 1977 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- Burke's Outlet, 2385 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072
- Family Dollar, 2411 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072
- Hallmark, 2240 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072
Health & medical
- Dr K E Neill DDS, 219 Cook Road, York County 23690
- Sentara, York County 23692
- TPMG Yorktown Family Medicine, 307 Cook Road, Yorktown, VA 23690
- Yorktown Animal Hospital, 2400 Fort Eustis Boulevard, York County 23692
Pharmacies
- Walgreens, 2418 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
Personal care
- Beauty Nail & Tan Salon, 2362 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- Beauty Nail Salon, 2361 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072
- Hair Cuttery, 2359 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072
- Hair Statements, 2541 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- On Point Hair Salon, 2368 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- The Wright Cuts Family Barber Shop, 1453 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
Hotels & lodging
- Marl Inn Bed & Breakfast, 220 Church Street, York County 23690
- Yorktown Beach Hotel, 508 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
- Gloucester Inn Motel, 1408 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- Crown Inn, 7833 George Washington Memorial Highway, York County 23692
- York River Inn Bed & Breakfast, Ambler Street, York County 23690
- Yorktown Motor Lodge, 8829 Geo Wash Mem Highway, York County 23692
Banks
- BayPort Credit Union, 2369 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
Hardware & home
- Do it Best, 1767 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- Green Planter's Garden Center and Landscaping, 2290 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- Horn's Hayes Ace Hardware, 2348 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
Auto services
- Advance Auto Parts, 2447 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- AutoZone, 2384 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- Cliff's, 8427 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692
- York County Customs, 1000 Old York Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692
- NAPA Auto Parts, 2513 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- Servicemaster, 8530 Geo Wash Mem Highway, York County 23692
Churches & faith communities
- Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2101 Mark Pine Road, Hayes, VA 23072
- First Morning Star Baptist Church, 8906 Guinea Road, Hayes, VA 23072
- Union Baptist Church, 9254 Guinea Road, Hayes, VA 23072
- Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
- House of David, 1706 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- House of Glory Christian Church, 3407 Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown, VA 23692
Other services
- Gloucester U-Do-It Laundry, 2539 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
Gas stations
- Amoco, 1569 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- 7-Eleven, 2122 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
- Citgo, 1505 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- RaceWay, 1570 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- Shell, 8102 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 8647 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692
- Achilles Shopping Center, 9361 Guinea Road, Hayes, VA 23072
- Amoco, 1569 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- RaceWay, 1570 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062
- Seafork Country Market, 2208 Seaford Road, Seaford, VA 23696
- Shell, 2347 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around York County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
- Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Manufacturing & factories
- Bay Water Oysters
- York River Seafood
Government & public sector
- Building Regulations Office
- Buildings And Grounds Maintenance
- Development Services
- Environmental Services Building
- Parks And Recreation
- Public Safety Building
- Public Works Office
- Vehicle Maintenance
Major employers & offices
- Action Insurance Agency
- Aero Colours
- Amtech
- Atlantic Emergency Solutions
- Bruce Corporation
- Commonwealth Insurance Center
- Dayton Wiese State Farm
- Fleet Reserve Associates
Business & industrial parks
- Amoco Junction
- Plains All American Terminal
- Victory Industrial Park
- York Industrial Park
- York Properties
- Yorktown Power Station
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
What are property taxes like in York County?
York County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.78 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.78% a year).
How are the schools in York County?
York County Public Schools reports a 97% on-time graduation rate, with 86% passing Math and 88% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in York County?
The average commute for York County workers is about 23 minutes, and 48% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from York County?
About 14% of York County workers already work from home.
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- 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.
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- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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