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Living in Northampton County, Virginia
The Shore's southern county, at the far end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Cape Charles with its public beach and the Bay Creek golf community, Eastville's colonial-era court records, and clam and oyster aquaculture on both bayside and seaside.
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Commute & how people work
About 10% of Northampton County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 25 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 18% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 35% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 15% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 17% | |
| 45 min or more | 15% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 72% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 13% | |
| Public transit | 0.5% | |
| Walk or bike | 3% | |
| 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
Northampton County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 58% passing Math and 62% 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 Northampton County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- A1 Seafood, 22157 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- El Ranchito Mexican Store, 21359 South Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA 23316
- Food Lion, 22485 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Restaurants
- Hardee's, 22031 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- McDonald's, 22492 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Don Valerio LLC, 19035 Lankford Highway, Eastville, VA 23347
- Small's Smokehouse, 22512 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Froggy's, 22115 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Top China, 22487 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Cafes & coffee
- Buttercups, 16393 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA 23347
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 16512 Lankford Highway, Eastville, VA 23347
- Dollar Tree, 22416
Health & medical
- Cape Charles Animal Hospital, 22491 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Eastville Community Health Center, 17068 Lankford Highway, Eastville, VA 23347
Pharmacies
- Rayfield's Pharmacy, 17068 Lankford Highway, Eastville, VA 23347
Gyms & fitness
- Northampton County YMCA, 22257 Parsons Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Strong Orange Gym, 21351 South Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA 23316
Personal care
- Kingdom Kutz, 21210 North Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA 23316
Hotels & lodging
- Cape Charles Milestone Lodge, 23054 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Cape Charles Tiny Livin', 22102 South Bayside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank, 22468 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- First Horizon Bank, 21263 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- PNC Bank, 16485 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Hardware & home
- Onancock True Value Building Supply, 5254 Newman Lane, Eastville, VA 23347
Auto services
- Shayer Auto Sales, 21229 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Chattha Auto Repair Shop, 20194 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Cheriton Automotive, 21186 North Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA 23316
- Parker's Tire & Service, 22147 South Bayside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Churches & faith communities
- Cheriton Baptist Church, 21291 North Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA 23316
- Cheriton United Methodist Church, 21309 South Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA 23316
- Eastville Baptist Church, 5413 Willow Oak Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Christ Episcopal Church, 16304 Courthouse Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Faith Church
- Holmes Church
Other services
- Cornish & Holland Funeral Home, 21397 South Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA 23316
Gas stations
- Shorestop 18, 16476 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Sunoco, 23005 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Valero, 22177 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Exxon, 20194 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Convenience stores
- Cheriton Quick Mart, 20194 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Corner Mart, 23055 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
- Shore Stop, 22177 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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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 Northampton County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
- University of Virginia Coastal Research Center
Hospitals & health systems
- Eastville Community Health Center
- Riverside Cape Charles Medical Center
Government & public sector
- Cape Charles Town Hall
- Cheriton Town Hall
- General District Court
- Northampton County Courthouse
- Northampton County Social Services
Major employers & offices
- Bay Creek
- Northampton Insurance
- Soul Shine Design Studio
- Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Company
Business & industrial parks
- Bayview Power Plant
- Cheriton tomato factory
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 Northampton County?
Northampton County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.70 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.70% a year).
How are the schools in Northampton County?
Northampton County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 58% passing Math and 62% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Northampton County?
The average commute for Northampton County workers is about 25 minutes, and 52% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Northampton County?
About 10% of Northampton 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 Northampton County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
- 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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