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Living in Franklin County, Virginia
Rocky Mount and the Franklin County shore of Smith Mountain Lake. The region's lake-home market, plus Blue Ridge foothill farmland south of Roanoke.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Franklin County is $285,000, with most homes between $155,000 and $511,800.
Commute & how people work
About 12% of Franklin County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 30 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 11% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 20% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 20% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 25% | |
| 45 min or more | 24% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 12% | |
| Other | 0.7% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Franklin County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 80% passing Math and 77% 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 Franklin County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Kroger, 400 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Walmart Supercenter, 550 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Rocky Mount Farmers' Market, 435 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Arby's, 1800 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Bojangles', 30 Marketplace Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Domino's, 400 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- DQ Grill & Chill, 995 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1268
- Papa John's, 45 Market Place, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Subway, 838 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Cafes & coffee
- The Whole Bean Coffeehouse, 315 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Bars & breweries
- Anastasia's, 390 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Living Proof Beer Company, 50 West Court Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Twin Creeks Distillery, 510 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Shops & retail
- Barkley's Pet Market, 400 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Dollar General, 11497 Virgil H Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-3365
- Dollar Tree, 216 Old Franklin Tnpke, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-2800
- Hallmark, 400 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-6368
- Wood Grains Furniture and Gifts, 455 Franklin Street
- Friendly Furniture, 450 Tanyard Road, VA
Health & medical
- Franklin County Health Clinic
Pharmacies
Personal care
- Sun Tan City, 400 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Catch A Tan 2, 728 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Hotels & lodging
- Baymont Rocky Mount, 1730 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Early Inn at the Grove, 50 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rocky Mount/Smith Mountain Lake, 395 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Banks
- Member One Federal Credit Union, 40 Member One Way, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Franklin Community Bank
- Truist
Hardware & home
- Lowe's, 800 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Sherwin-Williams
Auto services
- R&D Custom Detailing, 95 Hale Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Advance Auto Parts
- AutoZone
- NAPA Auto Parts
Churches & faith communities
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 55 Highland Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Woodlawn Baptist Church, 30 Woodlawn Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151-1170
- Furnace Creek Baptist Church, 975 Scuffling Hill Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Rocky Mount Community Church, 20 Highland Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Oak Grove South Church, 4887 Hopkins Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
- Gogginsville Methodist Church
Gas stations
Convenience stores
- Sheetz, 265 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
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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 Franklin County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
- Franklin County Health Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- MW MFRS
- Uttermost Company
Government & public sector
- Franklin County Courthouse
- Rocky Mount Municipal Building
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 Franklin County?
The median sale price in Franklin County is $285,000, with most homes between $155,000 and $511,800.
What are property taxes like in Franklin County?
Franklin County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.47 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.47% a year).
How are the schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 80% passing Math and 77% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Franklin County?
The average commute for Franklin County workers is about 30 minutes, and 31% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Franklin County?
About 12% of Franklin 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 Franklin County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 2,215 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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