Middlesex County

VA · Pop. 196,398 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Middlesex County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 196,398.

$/Acre: $6,772

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 125.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax7.03%

Cost of Living Index110.7

Median Household Income$51,724

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,772

Median Home Price$439K

Acres for Sale2672

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,388 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)140 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K218

Property Crime /100K169

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak