Richmond metro, VA relocation guide
Moving to Dinwiddie, VA
About Dinwiddie
Dinwiddie — listed by the Census Bureau as Dinwiddie Courthouse — is an unincorporated community, census-designated place, and the county seat of Dinwiddie County. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 619 (per Wikipedia, read September 25, 2026). The courthouse village sits at the crossroads of U.S. Route 1 and State Route 460, south of Petersburg. Dinwiddie County is steeped in Civil War history — Five Forks Battlefield and the Petersburg siege lines are nearby — while the village itself offers a quiet, affordable courthouse-town setting with county offices and small businesses.
Home prices in Dinwiddie
Home prices in Dinwiddie vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Dinwiddie
- Dinwiddie County Courthouse and the courthouse village.
- Five Forks Battlefield — Civil War battlefield unit of Petersburg National Battlefield.
- Pamplin Historical Park (nearby) — Civil War museum and historic homes.
- U.S. 1 / VA-460 crossroads shops and diners.
- Rural Dinwiddie farmland and pine woods.
Commuting from Dinwiddie
- Approximately 30 miles south of downtown Richmond via I-85; typical off-peak drive ~35–40 minutes (approximate).
- No GRTC fixed-route transit; driving is the only practical commute.
Dinwiddie FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dinwiddie, VA?
Home prices in Dinwiddie vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Dinwiddie, VA?
Approximately 30 miles south of downtown Richmond via I-85; typical off-peak drive ~35–40 minutes (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.