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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for King George.

About King George, VA

A tiny rural community in northeastern Virginia, King George is a census-designated place nestled between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. King George is the county seat of King George County and is often referred to as "King George Courthouse" by locals.

King George is located about halfway between the cities of Richmond and Alexandria and is a fairly prosperous community despite its small size. With 131 miles of shoreline on the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, King George County is known for outdoor recreation. A little over 26,000 people call King George County home, of whom 4,500 live in the village of King George.

What to do in King George, VA

There's always something exciting to see and explore in King George County! From shopping and dining to outdoor adventure, these are some of King George's top attractions:

• Parks and Recreation - You can experience a wide range of outdoor adventures in the King George area. The 16-mile Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail is great for hiking and biking, and there are ample opportunities for fishing and boating on the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. Nearby Caledonia State Park is known for camping, hiking, and bird watching.
• Farm to Table - The King George area is home to quite a few farms that grow berries, vegetables, and other crops. You'll find the best of what they offer at the King George Farmer's Market, every Saturday from May through October, along with arts and crafts, baked goods, jams, preserves, honey and a wide range of handmade products and foodstuffs.
• Festivals and Events - King George hosts several much-anticipated festivals throughout the year. The annual Jazz in the Country is a local favorite, bringing a fun atmosphere and exciting live music to King George. Another great festival to check out is the King George Fall Festival, which has been going strong since 1959.

Working in King George, VA

The job market in King George, VA, is neither predominately blue-collar or white-collar but includes a healthy mix of occupations that traditionally fall into both categories. Government and military occupations are common, and many professionals in King County are employed in office and administrative support, sales jobs, and management occupations.

Naval Support Facility Dahlgren is the county’s largest employer, with over 7,500 military, federal and civilian jobs. The King George County Public School Board and the County Of King George are the second and third-largest employers, followed by Walmart, URS Federal Services, Southeastern Comp Consts Inc., and Tatitlek Technologies Inc.

King George, VA Neighborhoods

Despite being a very small town, King George and the surrounding areas could be described as having several distinct neighborhoods. Each area has its unique atmosphere, and some of the most popular places to live in and around King George include:

• Edgehill - An expansive area east of King George's town center, Edgehill has a rural character, with rolling terrain and many wooded areas in between streets lined with homes. The median real estate price in the neighborhood is $397,500, and the real estate is predominately made up of medium to large single-family homes that are owner-occupied.
• Fairview Beach - With a median real estate price of $379,094, much of Fairview Beach is rural and wooded, except for a small area close to the Potomac River that has a more suburban feel. Most of the homes here are very new, having been built since 2000, and many are within walking distance of the water.
• Dahlgren - Extending across a long stretch of the Potomac River's shoreline, the Dahlgren neighborhood is mostly a rural neighborhood with several pockets of homes. Most residences here are medium to large single-family homes with a median real estate value of $451,062. Dahlgren is also home to several large parks and its namesake naval base.

King George, VA School District

Public schools in King George, VA include King George Elementary School, King George Middle School, and King George High School, all of which are part of the King George County Schools district. King George County also offers an early childhood education at King George County Preschool.

Several colleges and universities are just a short drive from King George, most notably Rappahannock Community College and the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus. King George is also within an hour's drive of numerous other institutions of higher learning in the Richmond and Alexandria, VA areas.

Moving to King George, VA Resource Guide

If you plan on moving to King George, VA, it helps to get the lay of the land before you arrive. Luckily, there are some beneficial resources available to new and prospective residents, including the official King George County website. Here you'll find helpful information on the local Police Department, Public Safety Department and Fire Department.

Utilities including water and sewer are provided by the King George Service Authority, while electric service is provided by Dominion Energy and the Northern Neck Electric Cooperative. Be sure to also check out King George Parks and Recreation to learn more about parks, trails, and outdoor events in the King George area.

King George, VA Housing

The overall cost of living in King George, VA—including real estate prices—is slightly higher than the U.S. average. The median home cost in King George is $327,900. But while the average cost to buy a home in King George is higher than average, rental rates are generally affordable. A typical one-bedroom apartment in King George rents for $823, while a four-bedroom rents for $1,552.