Virginia Beach–Norfolk metro, VA–NC relocation guide
Moving to Surry, VA
About Surry
Surry is the tiny county seat of Surry County — roughly 260 residents around a courthouse square on VA-10/Colonial Trail, serving a county of peanut farms, pine forests, and James River shoreline. The 1923 Surry County Courthouse (modeled on UVA's Pavilion V) anchors the town; Smith's Fort Plantation ties it to the Jamestown story. The free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry (a few miles east) is both the commute and the attraction — a 15-minute VDOT ride across the James to the Historic Triangle. Housing: historic homes near the square, farmhouses and acreage in the countryside.
Home prices in Surry
The median list in Surry is $359,000.
Top places in Surry
- Surry County Courthouse square — 1923 Jeffersonian courthouse and historic offices.
- Smith's Fort Plantation — 1763 manor house tied to Captain John Smith's 1609 fort.
- Jamestown-Scotland Ferry — the free VDOT crossing with river views.
- Chippokes Plantation State Park (nearby) — 1,700-acre farm museum, mansion, and trails.
- Bacon's Castle (nearby) — 1665 Jacobean brick manor, among America's oldest brick dwellings.
- James River shoreline — fishing and river views.
- Surry County History Museum — local artifacts on Bank Street.
Commuting from Surry
- To Williamsburg: ~25–35 minutes via the free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry plus VA-31 (approximate; ferry runs ~every 30 min).
- To Newport News: ~45–55 minutes via ferry/VA-31/I-64 (approximate).
- To Norfolk / Virginia Beach: ~60–75 minutes via VA-10/US-58 or ferry/I-64 (approximate).
- To Richmond: ~60–70 minutes via VA-10 (approximate).
Schools in Surry
Public schools: Surry 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.
Surry FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Surry, VA?
The median list in Surry is $359,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Surry, VA?
To Williamsburg: ~25–35 minutes via the free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry plus VA-31 (approximate; ferry runs ~every 30 min). - Which school district serves Surry, VA?
Surry is served by Surry County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.