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Spotsylvania County

VA · Pop. 143,876 · Mixed County

52/100Homestead Score

Spotsylvania County, Virginia covers 402 square miles with a population of 143,876 and a density of 357.9 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $375,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.6%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 199-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.3°F and average winter lows of 25.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is 9.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.6%
Growing Season: 199 days
Broadband: 92.7%
Density: 357.9/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 199-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.6% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 92.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 9.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.3% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A median home price of $375,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 357.9 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Spotsylvania County, VA is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
52/100
Median home price
$375k
Property tax
0.6%
Growing season
199 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
43.4"
Broadband
92.7%
Nearest hospital
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, 9.1 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.6%
Median Household Income$109,576
Poverty Rate7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$375K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season199 days
Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
Avg Summer High86.3°F
Avg Winter Low25.9°F
Top CropsHay, Soybeans, Corn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalSpotsylvania Regional Medical Center (9.1 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage92.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Spotsylvania County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 199-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.3°F, and average winter lows of 25.9°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $375,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.6%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 92.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is 9.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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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.