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Living in Accomack County, Virginia
The Shore's northern county and most of its population. Chincoteague's beaches and pony swim, the NASA Wallops Flight Facility launch site, and harbor towns like Onancock and Wachapreague.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Accomack County is $225,000, with most homes between $100,000 and $350,000.
Commute & how people work
About 8% of Accomack County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 21 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 19% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 36% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 20% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 16% | |
| 45 min or more | 8% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 72% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 15% | |
| Public transit | 0.6% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 8% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Accomack County Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 67% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 3 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 Accomack County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Restaurants
- The Blarney Stone Pub, 10 North Street, Onancock, VA
- Mallards at the Wharf, 2 Market Street
- Maurice, 145 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417
- Market Street Grill
Cafes & coffee
- Foggy Place Cafe
Bakeries
- Corner Bakery, 36 Market Street, Onancock 23417
Bars & breweries
- Onancock Taphouse, 8 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417
Health & medical
- DaVita Onancock Dialysis, 165 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417-4233
Hotels & lodging
- The Charlotte Hotel, 7 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417
- The Inn at Onancock, 30 North Street
- Spinning Wheel Bed & Breakfast
Hardware & home
- Onancock True Value Building Supply, 135 Market Street, Onancock, VA 23417-4226
Churches & faith communities
- Calvary Church
- Cokesbury Church
- Leatherbury Church
- New Testament Church
- Wise Chapel
Gas stations
- Sunoco, +1 757-787-4352
Convenience stores
- Corner Mart
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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 Accomack County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Accomack County Health Clinic
- DaVita Onancock Dialysis
- Eastern Shore Rural Health Express Care
- Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
Government & public sector
- Accomac County Administration Building
- Accomac County Emergency Services
- Accomac County Planning Office
- Accomack County Offices
- Accomack County Social Services
- Social Security Administration
- VDOT Accomack Residency
- Virginia Employment Commission
Major employers & offices
- Accomack County Farm Bureau
- NFP Personal & Commercial Insurance
- Stedfast Insurance Coverage
Business & industrial parks
- Tasley Power Plant
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 Accomack County?
The median sale price in Accomack County is $225,000, with most homes between $100,000 and $350,000.
What are property taxes like in Accomack County?
Accomack County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.53 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.53% a year).
How are the schools in Accomack County?
Accomack County Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 67% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Accomack County?
The average commute for Accomack County workers is about 21 minutes, and 56% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Accomack County?
About 8% of Accomack 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 Accomack County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 1,201 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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