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Living in Emporia City, Virginia
An independent city at the I-95 and US 58 interchange, the commercial and services hub for surrounding Greensville County. A long-standing travel stop between Richmond and the North Carolina line.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Emporia City is $215,000, with most homes between $140,950 and $295,000.
Commute & how people work
About 10% of Emporia City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 23 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 27% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 21% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 13% | |
| 45 min or more | 19% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 71% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 13% | |
| Public transit | 0.2% | |
| Walk or bike | 4% | |
| Work from home | 10% | |
| Other | 1% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Greensville County Public Schools reports a 91% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 65% 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 Emporia City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Churches & faith communities
- Friendship Church of God in Christ
Gas stations
- Sussex Drive Slip-In, 1768 Sussex Drive, Emporia, VA 23847
Convenience stores
- Slip In
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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 Emporia City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Hospitality Health Quick Care
- Southern Dominion Health
- Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, 80 beds
- VA Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- CIE Manufacturing
- Franklin Braid Manufacturing
- Georgia Pacific
- Heyco USA
- Oran Safety Glass
- Steelfab of Virginia
Government & public sector
- Greensville County Courthouse
Major employers & offices
- Kitchen's Home Improvement
- State Farm
- Wilson Clar & Associates
Business & industrial parks
- Emporia Compressor Station, capacity 1300 hp
- FedEx
- Meherrin River Reservoir Hydroelectric Power Facility
- PS Transport
- Virginia DOT
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 Emporia City?
The median sale price in Emporia City is $215,000, with most homes between $140,950 and $295,000.
What are property taxes like in Emporia City?
Emporia City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.92 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.92% a year).
How are the schools in Emporia City?
Greensville County Public Schools reports a 91% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 65% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Emporia City?
The average commute for Emporia City workers is about 23 minutes, and 46% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Emporia City?
About 10% of Emporia City 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 Emporia City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 183 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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