RANK #592 / 1001 NAT · #15 / 37 VA · POP 146,603
1YR FORECAST: +0.4%
5YR OUTLOOK: +27%
Spotsylvania County, Virginia, is often recognized as the "Crossroads of the Civil War" due to the significant battles fought on its soil, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Spotsylvania Court House. Located along Interstate 95, roughly midway between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, the county offers a blend of rural landscapes and suburban amenities. Commuting options include the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and local bus services, connecting residents to nearby cities. The community maintains a quiet, peaceful atmosphere with access to outdoor recreation at places like Lake Anna State Park, which provides opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Life in Spotsylvania County appeals to families and professionals seeking a balance between natural beauty and convenience. The public school system serves over 24,000 students across 31 schools and is considered above average. The local economy is diversifying, with recent investments in commercial and residential development, as well as growth in data centers and renewable energy projects. Tourism also contributes to the economy, with visitor spending showing consistent increases. The county's strategic location and ongoing development contribute to its evolving economic landscape.
Spotsylvania County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +0.8% YoY, population +1.9%, wages +2.5%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 28.8x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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PowerHouse 95 Data Center Campus
PowerHouse Data Centers (AREP)
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$800M | Under Construction |
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Amazon Mattameade Data Center Campus
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
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$770M | Proposed |
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Spotsylvania Solar Energy Center (Pleinmont 1 & 2, Richmond, Highlander)
Sustainable Power Group (sPower)
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$704M | Operating |
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SpotsyTech Campus (Data Centers & Industrial Warehouses)
SpotsyTechnoCampus, LLC
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$500M | Planned |
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Cosner Tech Campus
Undisclosed
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$450M | Under Construction |
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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
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$300M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Spotsylvania County scores 40/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#592). Median household income is $112,738 and job growth is running at +0.5%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Housing in Spotsylvania County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $404,900 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.28, with rents averaging $1,779/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Spotsylvania County's population is growing — up +1.9% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.5%). Home values shifted +0.8% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
In significant numbers — 5.26% of Spotsylvania County's current population relocated from another state, well above the national norm. That level of in-migration usually signals a county where jobs, affordability, or quality of life are pulling people in from elsewhere.