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Living in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Virginia's largest county by land area, wrapped around Danville. Chatham is the county seat, with Gretna and Hurt anchoring the rural north.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Pittsylvania County is $200,000, with most homes between $100,000 and $301,500.
Commute & how people work
About 6% of Pittsylvania County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 27 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 25% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 26% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 24% | |
| 45 min or more | 15% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 84% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 0.4% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 6% | |
| Other | 0.8% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Pittsylvania County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 81% passing Math and 81% 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 Pittsylvania County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Hardee's, 13689 US 29, Chatham, VA 24531
- Subway, 13901 US 29, Chatham, VA 24531
- Pizza Hut, 13701 Highway 29, Chatham, VA 24531
- San Marcos Mexican Restaurant, 13950 U S Highway No 29, Chatham, VA 24531
- McDonald's
- El Cazador, 15 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
Cafes & coffee
- Callands Coffee, 11 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, Chatham, VA 24531-3611
- Boxwood Cottage, 28 Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Chatham Furniture Company, 28 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Family Dollar, 128 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Fat Teddy's, 19 Center Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- M & W Flower Shop, 20 Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
Health & medical
- Pittsylvania County Health Department, 200 H.G. McGhee Drive, Chatham, VA 24531
- Chatham Animal Clinic, 34 Pruden Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- PATHS Community Medical Center, 30 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Paul W. Miller Family Dentistry, 6 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Friedrichs Family Eye Center
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy, 13600 US 29, Chatham, VA 24531
- Commonwealth Pharmacy, 21 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
Gyms & fitness
- R3Fitness, 13701 us highway 29, Chatham, VA 24531
- Golf Indoor Practice Facility
- Grant Multipurpose Gymnasium
- Onishi-Davenport Aquatics Center
- Rick Line Baseball Center
- The Wagoner-LaDuke Center for Athletics, Health, & Wellness
Personal care
- C & G Hair Care Center, 25 Center Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Chatham Beauty Salon, 6 Pruden Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Shear Chaos, 38 Center Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Southern Roots Salon, 10 Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Studio 29 Salon, 17 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Von's Salon & Barber Shop, 43 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
Hotels & lodging
- Bower House Bed & Breakfast, 60 Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
Banks
- First Citizens Bank, 1 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- First National Bank, 55 Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Truist, 14 Tight Squeeze Road, Chatham, VA 24531
- Carter Bank & Trust
Auto services
- Bob's Auto Parts, 27 Center Street, Chatham, VA 24531
Churches & faith communities
- Samuel Harris Memorial Baptist Church, 525 Samuel Harris Lane, Chatham, VA 24531-3452
- Chatham Baptist Church, 12 Court Place, Chatham, VA 24531
- Chatham Chapel, 135 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Corinth Christian Church, 161 Reid Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Chatham Presbyterian Church
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Other services
- Howerton Funeral Home, 45 Center Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, 147 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
Gas stations
- Valero
- Exxon, 153 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
Convenience stores
- Carter's Speedy Mart, 153 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
- Tiger Mart, 13641 United States Highway 29, Chatham, VA 24531
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Pittsylvania County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Colleges & training
- Pittsylvania Career & Technical Center
- Pittsylvania County Schools Adult Education Center
Hospitals & health systems
- PATHS Community Medical Center
Manufacturing & factories
- Columbia Forest Products
- Eastern Panel
- Ennis Business Forms
- Polynt Composites
- Sartomer
- Times Fiber Communication
Government & public sector
- 48th House District Delegate Office
- Chatham Department of Motor Vehicles
- Chatham Town Hall
- Halifax/Pittsylvania County Court Services
- Pittsylvania County Administration Office
- Pittsylvania County Courthouse
- Pittsylvania County Elections
- Pittsylvania County Health Department
Major employers & offices
- Elbridge G. Coles Insurance Agency
- State Farm
Business & industrial parks
- Chatham Compressor Station, capacity 51930 hp
- Compressor Station 166, capacity 43660 hp
- Transco Meter Station
- Wilderness Lumber
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 Pittsylvania County?
The median sale price in Pittsylvania County is $200,000, with most homes between $100,000 and $301,500.
What are property taxes like in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.62 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.62% a year).
How are the schools in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 81% passing Math and 81% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Pittsylvania County?
The average commute for Pittsylvania County workers is about 27 minutes, and 35% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Pittsylvania County?
About 6% of Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 480 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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