Richmond metro, VA relocation guide
Moving to King William, VA
About King William
King William is a census-designated place in and the county seat of King William County — also known as King William Courthouse. The 2020 census counted 276 residents (per Wikipedia, read September 25, 2026). Its claim to fame: the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the United States, built in 1725. The courthouse village sits between the Mattaponi and Pamunkey rivers, near the Pamunkey Indian Reservation and its museum. King William is deep-rural Middle Peninsula Virginia — farmland, river marshes, and colonial history — roughly a 45-minute drive from Richmond.
Home prices in King William
Home prices in King William vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in King William
- King William County Courthouse (1725) — oldest courthouse in continuous use in the U.S.
- Pamunkey Indian Museum & Cultural Center on the Pamunkey Reservation.
- Mattaponi and Pamunkey river access — fishing, paddling, and waterfowl.
- Nearby West Point (paper-mill town at the York River) to the southeast.
Commuting from King William
- Approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Richmond via VA-30 and U.S. Route 360; typical off-peak drive ~45 minutes (approximate).
- No GRTC fixed-route transit; driving is the only practical commute.
King William FAQs
- What is the housing market like in King William, VA?
Home prices in King William vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from King William, VA?
Approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Richmond via VA-30 and U.S. Route 360; typical off-peak drive ~45 minutes (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.