Moving to Rockville, VA

About Rockville

Rockville is an unincorporated community in northwestern Hanover County. Originally called Dentonsville after postmaster Allen Denton — whose tavern still stands as a private residence — the community took its current name from early-19th-century postmaster William Rock (per Wikipedia, read September 25, 2026). Rockville is rural Hanover: rolling fields, South Anna River bottomland, and the Cochrane Rockville Library anchoring the crossroads. It sits between Ashland and the I-64 corridor, offering country living with metro access.

Home prices in Rockville

Home prices in Rockville vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Rockville

• Cochrane Rockville Library — the community's civic anchor.
• Historic Denton's Tavern site and early post-road architecture.
• South Anna River — fishing and quiet paddling.
• Nearby Ashland (Amtrak, Randolph-Macon, downtown) to the east.

Commuting from Rockville

• Approximately 22 miles northwest of downtown Richmond via I-64 (Exit 173) and county roads; typical off-peak drive ~30 minutes (approximate).
• No GRTC fixed-route transit; driving is the only practical commute.

Schools in Rockville

Public schools: Hanover County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Rockville FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Rockville, VA?
  Home prices in Rockville vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Rockville, VA?
  Approximately 22 miles northwest of downtown Richmond via I-64 (Exit 173) and county roads; typical off-peak drive ~30 minutes (approximate).
• Which school district serves Rockville, VA?
  Rockville is served by Hanover County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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