Dillwyn, VA

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Population
441
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
623 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$150,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$958/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,794
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Dillwyn is a quiet rural town tucked into the rolling countryside of Buckingham County. With a population of around four hundred residents, it serves as a central gathering spot for the surrounding farming and timber communities, offering everyday conveniences like local diners, grocers, and small shops. Life here moves at an easy pace, and Route 15 gives residents a straightforward path to larger neighboring communities. You can drive south to Farmville in about twenty-five minutes for university amenities, shopping, and dining, or head north toward Charlottesville and Interstate 64.

Beyond the main street, the surrounding landscape is filled with wide-open farmland, winding back roads, and quick access to outdoor recreation along the James River and nearby state forests. The area carries deep roots in central Virginia history, with centuries-old homesteads and generational family farms scattered throughout the county. For anyone looking to relocate to an affordable, close-knit community with plenty of breathing room, Dillwyn delivers a peaceful small-town lifestyle.

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