Richmond metro, VA relocation guide
Moving to Prince George, VA
About Prince George
Prince George is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Prince George County. The 2020 census counted 2,315 residents (per Wikipedia, read September 25, 2026). The courthouse village sits at Prince George Drive (VA-156 Business) and Courthouse Road, with county offices, the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center, and small businesses. The county stretches from the Appomattox River to the James, with a mix of suburban growth near Fort Gregg-Adams and Hopewell, rural farmland, and historic sites like Flowerdew Hundred. It offers some of the metro's most affordable family housing south of the James.
Home prices in Prince George
Home prices in Prince George vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Prince George
- Prince George County Courthouse and courthouse complex.
- Prince George County Regional Heritage Center — local history exhibits.
- Flowerdew Hundred — 1619 settlement site and museum (nearby).
- Appomattox River — fishing and paddling access.
- Nearby Fort Gregg-Adams and Hopewell amenities.
Commuting from Prince George
- Approximately 28 miles south of downtown Richmond via I-95; typical off-peak drive ~30–35 minutes (approximate).
- No GRTC fixed-route transit reaches the courthouse village; driving is the practical commute.
Prince George FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Prince George, VA?
Home prices in Prince George vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Prince George, VA?
Approximately 28 miles south of downtown Richmond via I-95; typical off-peak drive ~30–35 minutes (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.