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Living in Brunswick County, Virginia
Lawrenceville and I-85 farm country between South Hill and Emporia. The county promotes itself as the original home of Brunswick stew and hosts Saint Paul's College's former campus.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Brunswick County is $163,000, with most homes between $85,000 and $300,000.
Commute & how people work
About 7% of Brunswick County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 30 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 23% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 23% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 26% | |
| 45 min or more | 18% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 80% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 0.6% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 7% | |
| Other | 4% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Brunswick County Public Schools reports a 87% on-time graduation rate, with 63% passing Math and 68% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 5 restaurants & cafes and 5 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (8 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 Brunswick County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion, 131 Brunswick Square Court, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Restaurants
- Hardee's, 501 South Hicks Street, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- China King, 405 North Main Street, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Pino's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, 118 West Hicks Street, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Isabella Mexican Restaurant, 312 West Fifth Avenue, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Tae's Soul Food Restaurant, 101 Riddick Street, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 614 South Hicks Street, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Family Dollar, 83 Brunswick Square Court, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Health & medical
- Brunswick Health Clinic, 1632 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Pharmacies
- Rite Aid, 115 Brunswick Square Court, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Banks
- Benchmark Community Bank, 220 West 5th Avenue, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- First Citizens Bank
Churches & faith communities
- Lawrenceville Baptist Church, 304 South Hicks Street, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church
- Oak Grove Baptist Church
- Saint Andrews Episcopal Church
- Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Cedar Grove Church
Gas stations
- Husky, 2002 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Marathon, 3869 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Quik Fuel, 215 West 5th Avenue, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Shell, 16234 Christanna Highway, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Convenience stores
- East Wood Food Mart, 3869 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Lawrenceville Food Mart, 215 West 5th Avenue, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Mayfield Mini Mart II, 2002 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
- Slip-In, 16250 Christanna Highway, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
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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 Brunswick County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
Manufacturing & factories
- Glen-Gery
- Virginia Carolina Forest Products
- Virginia Pallets & Wood
Government & public sector
- Brunswick County Administration Building
- Brunswick County Courthouse
Major employers & offices
- Brunswick Insurance Agency
- Farm Bureau Financial Services
Business & industrial parks
- Brunswick Landfill Gas Power
- The Scotts Co.
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
How much do homes cost in Brunswick County?
The median sale price in Brunswick County is $163,000, with most homes between $85,000 and $300,000.
What are property taxes like in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.50 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.50% a year).
How are the schools in Brunswick County?
Brunswick County Public Schools reports a 87% on-time graduation rate, with 63% passing Math and 68% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Brunswick County?
The average commute for Brunswick County workers is about 30 minutes, and 33% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Brunswick County?
About 7% of Brunswick 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 Brunswick County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 397 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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