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Location

Geography destined Lancaster County to be one of Virginia's leading resort, retirement and second home communities. Over 280 miles of shoreline have held the world at bay for centuries, despite our close proximity to major metropolitan areas like Washington, DC and Richmond, Virginia.

Climate

Our mild, four-season climate makes Lancaster County a great place to live or visit year-round. It rarely snows, and south easterly breezes off the waters that surround us keep things cool throughout the spring and summer.

Demographics

Our population of 10,603 is made up of
the successful people who move to Lancaster County and create employment  opportunity for entrepreneurs to meet their sophisticated needs. There are only 86 people per square mile here, compared with 2,455 in Northern Virginia. 

Health & Fitness

Lancaster County is home to the region's 
primary health care facility, Bon Secours  Rappahannock General Hospital.  All medical specialties are well-represented.  Ample home health, assisted living and nursing home options 
ensure lifetime care.  We are also fortunate to have several well-equipped exercise facilities in our county.

Government

Lancaster County is governed by a County Administrator and five-member Board of Supervisors. Lancaster is the county seat. There are three incorporated towns—Kilmarnock, White Stone and Irvington—each with its own mayor and town council. You'll find easy access to elected officials and staff who are eager to help you at all government offices.  lancova.com

Taxes

Lancaster County taxes are among the lowest in Virginia.
​Our real estate tax rate is $.63 per $100 of assessed value.
The personal property tax rate is $2.04 per $100 of assessed value.
General Sales tax is 5.3%
Boats or Watercraft:0.000000000000001 per $100 assessed value.
Machinery & Tools:  $1.52 per $100 of assessed value
Merchants Capital: $1.00 per $100 of assessed value.
​All Other Personal Property: $1.52 per $100 of assessed value.

Real Estate

Relationship to the water is what defines property in Lancaster County. Inland, water access and waterfront are just some of the options. And waterfront comes in lots of flavors. Deep water. Sand beach. Spectacular view. Wildlife sanctuary. The more you put into the package, the higher the cost. But comparable properties in other eastern coastal enclaves go for a whole lot more.

Utilities

A variety of suppliers offer electric power,fuel (oil and liquid propane), television and telecommunications countywide. The Town of Kilmarnock provides water and sewer service to its residents. Elsewhere, on-site septic systems and wells treat wastewater and supply water.


Employment

The county's largest employers are resorts,medical facilities, retirement communities and financial service firms. More and more location-independent consultants make their home offices here. And entrepreneurs are opening specialty businesses to cater to our increasingly affluent and sophisticated population. 

Contact Us: 

Lancaster By the Bay Chamber
16-A Town Centre Drive
P.O. Box 1868
Kilmarnock, VA 22482

Phone:804-435-6092

info@lancasterva.com

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    • Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade
    • Main Street Pumpkin Walk
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