Caroline County area

Caroline County Area Guide

Get to know Caroline County before you start your home search.

Caroline County has rural landscapes, small towns and communities, Interstate 95 access, historic sites, and a wide range of travel times across a large area.

Start with the countywide picture, then check the road network, utilities, broadband, land use, school assignment, boundaries, and property systems for each address.

Caroline County, VirginiaManually researched 2026-08-22

Around Caroline County

Get your bearings.

Use the map to find parks, local landmarks, everyday stops, and a representative sample of public schools across the guide area.

Boundary: OpenStreetMap administrative boundary for Caroline County. Place and school coordinates come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Check current hours and access before you visit.

Interactive map unavailable. The verified place and school cards remain available below.
5 curated places · 4 school locationsMap and coordinates: OpenStreetMap · boundary: OpenStreetMap administrative boundary for Caroline County

Planning a home search

Caroline searches need realistic travel and property checks.

Ebony can build a current search around the parts of the county that fit your route, then review utilities, land, access, and condition for each property.

Current property search available by request

Ask Ebony for a current search or a property-specific market review shaped around your next decision.

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The setting changes

Compare the roads, nearby services, lot pattern, and day-to-day feel around each property instead of treating the whole area as one market.

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Check the property systems

Confirm water, sewer or septic, broadband, drainage, access, and the condition of the home before making decisions.

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Verify school assignment

School zones and programs can change. Use the district locator and confirm the exact address with the school division.

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Test the real commute

Drive the routes you would use for work, school, shopping, and appointments at the times you normally travel.

Area demographics

A quick look at Caroline County.

These figures cover all of Caroline County. They do not describe one town, subdivision, property, or current real estate market.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts; 2020 Census and 2020–2024 data.
Geography: Caroline County, Virginia.

Population30,8872020 Census
Median household income$87,4072024 dollars · 2020–2024
Owner-occupied housing82.3%Occupied housing units · 2020–2024
Median owner-occupied value$307,7002020–2024 · not a current market price

Places to know

A few places around Caroline County.

This handpicked list is a starting point, not a ranking or paid directory. Google Places is not connected, so ratings and review counts are intentionally left out.

Each place was checked against OpenStreetMap and official local or venue information where available. Hours and access can change, so check before you go.

Arts & culture · Fairgrounds and event venue

The Meadow Event Park

Home of the State Fair of Virginia and other large seasonal events in Doswell.

13191 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell · Caroline County, VA
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Arts & culture · Local history museum

Port Royal Museum of American History

A small museum with exhibits about Port Royal, Caroline County, and regional history.

506 Main Street, Port Royal · Caroline County, VA
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Daily essentials · Visitor information

Caroline County Visitor Center

A county information stop near Interstate 95 with travel and local visitor resources.

23724 Rogers Clark Boulevard, Ruther Glen · Caroline County, VA
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Parks & outdoors · Golf course

Mattaponi Springs Golf Club

A public golf course in the central part of the county.

22490 Penola Road, Ruther Glen · Caroline County, VA
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Arts & culture · National Park Service historic site

Stonewall Jackson Death Site

A preserved historic building within Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park; check NPS hours before visiting.

12019 Stonewall Jackson Road, Woodford · Caroline County, VA
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Caroline County Public Schools

Start with the schools nearby.

Browse a representative sample of elementary, middle, and high schools, then use the district information to check the assignment for a specific address.

Source: Caroline County Public Schools current school inventory. This guide does not rate or rank schools.

Elementary schools.

Bowling Green Elementary School

17502 New Baltimore Road · Caroline County, VA

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Madison Elementary School

9075 Chance Place, Ruther Glen · Caroline County, VA

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The county page lists its current elementary, middle, and high schools. Confirm assignment, transportation, and programs for the exact property with CCPS. Open district enrollment and assignment information

Weather

What Central Virginia seasons feel like.

Climate normals give you the long-term regional picture. For today's conditions or weather alerts, use the local National Weather Service link below.

Climate source: NOAA / National Weather Service Wakefield · 1991–2020 normals at Richmond International Airport.

Richmond-area climate reference

Hot summers, cool winters.

This nearby station gives a useful regional baseline. Conditions can vary across Central Virginia, so use the National Weather Service for the current local forecast and alerts.

Annual average temperature58.9°F
August normal high / low87.5° / 67.6°F
Annual precipitation45.50 in
Annual snowfall8.8 in
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About this guide

A few things to know.

The map and numbers are labeled with the geography and source they use. Treat the guide as a starting point, then verify the details that matter for a specific address.

What geography does this guide cover?

The map and Census figures use Caroline County, Virginia. Place and school pins are a researched sample, not an address-level service boundary.

Are the schools shown assigned to every address?

No. These are representative Caroline County Public Schools locations. Confirm the current assignment and programs for the exact property with the school division.

How can I see current listings?

Ask Ebony for a current property search shaped around your location, timing, price range, and home priorities.

Where do the local places come from?

The list was researched by hand using OpenStreetMap, official local-government pages, and venue information where available. Hours and access can change, so check before you go.

Sources

Check the research.

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