Greene County
VA · Pop. 20,850 · Mixed County
Greene County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Virginia, spanning 156 square miles with 20,850 residents at a density of 133.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $315,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.64%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 192-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.7°F and average winter lows of 27.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.7 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. University of Virginia Medical Center is 18.5 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.2% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 192-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.64% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 95.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 11.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, University of Virginia Medical Center, is 18.5 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Greene County, VA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $315k
- Property tax
- 0.64%
- Growing season
- 192 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.7"
- Broadband
- 95.2%
- Nearest hospital
- University of Virginia Medical Center, 18.5 mi
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Homesteading in Greene County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Greene County?
- Greene County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 192-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.7°F, and average winter lows of 27.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $315,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- University of Virginia Medical Center is 18.5 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Data sources
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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