About King George Economic Development
We work to grow King George County — bringing in new jobs, supporting our existing businesses, and attracting new employers to the rich land between the Rappahannock and the Potomac.
Why King George
A strategic East Coast location, a high-tech workforce, low taxes, and the data to back it up.
EDA & County Team
Meet the Economic Development Authority and the staff ready to help your business.
Key Industries
From defense and R&D to specialized agriculture, see where King George leads.
Why King George
King George County pairs a fast-growing, highly educated population with one of the best location values in the mid-Atlantic. Our workforce of scientists, engineers, and researchers — anchored by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren — gives employers access to deep talent and real cost savings.
29,000+
Residents
$116,884
Median household income
10,100+
Households
13,700+
Employed
Expanding Infrastructure and Business Development: see Current Projects in King George here...
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates; County Population Estimates. Update figures as new data is released.
Low, Predictable Taxes
King George keeps taxes among the most competitive in the region — giving businesses a clear, predictable cost of operating.
$0.58
Real Estate
$3.25
Business Personal Property
$2.50
Machinery & Tools
6%
Meals Tax
All property rates per $100 of assessed value (TY 2026). Assessed by the Commissioner of the Revenue. Confirm current rates before publishing.
King George offers one of the most competitive taxes in the state with a deprecaition rate starting at 30%.
These are only estimations based on tax codes of just BPP.
What That Means on a $5 Million Investment
| Year | Typical Virginia locality | King George | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $89,375 55% assessed |
$48,750 30% assessed |
$40,625 |
| Year 2 | $89,375 55% assessed |
$40,625 25% assessed |
$48,750 |
| Year 3 | $89,375 55% assessed |
$32,500 20% assessed |
$56,875 |
| Year 4 | $32,500 20% assessed |
$24,375 15% assessed |
$8,125 |
| Year 5 | $32,500 20% assessed |
$16,250 10% assessed |
$16,250 |
| 5-year total | $333,125 | $162,500 | $170,625 |
Estimated business personal property tax on a $5,000,000 investment at King George's $3.25 rate per $100 of assessed value, compared with depreciation schedules common elsewhere in Virginia. Estimates only; actual liability depends on asset class and assessment.
Strategically Positioned on the East Coast
King George sits within a day's drive of nearly a third of the U.S. population. The Port of Virginia and the Port of Baltimore are both reachable inside 250 miles, while Washington, D.C., Richmond, and the broader Mid-Atlantic corridor are all within easy reach for freight, talent, and clients.
The county is also less than an hour from five major military installations — NSF Dahlgren, NSF Indian Head, NAS Patuxent River, Fort Walker (A.P. Hill), and Marine Corps Base Quantico — putting your business at the center of the region's national-security economy.
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Grants & Incentives
From local EDA grants to Virginia's statewide programs, there are real dollars available to help your business locate, build, and grow in King George. Our team will help you find the programs you qualify for and walk you through every application.
The EDA & County Team
Members of the Economic Development Authority are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. They work to direct EDA funds toward growth in the county — bringing in new jobs, assisting expansions, and attracting new employers.
The EDA meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Revercomb Building, 10459 Courthouse Drive. Public comments can be made at each meeting.
Member Name
District: District 1
Term: 2024–2028
Background: Career / area of expertise
Member Name
District: District 2
Term: 2023–2027
Background: Career / area of expertise
Member Name
District: District 3
Term: 2024–2028
Background: Career / area of expertise
Member Name
District: District 4
Term: 2022–2026
Background: Career / area of expertise
Member Name
District: District 5
Term: 2023–2027
Background: Career / area of expertise
Member Name
District: At-Large
Term: 2024–2028
Background: Career / area of expertise
County Economic Development Staff
Business Appreciation Reception
The King George Business Appreciation Reception is an annual event where we recognize our local businesses and hand out the Best of The Best Awards.
Government & Defense Contractors and R&D
King George's government contracting community is specialized, with over 4,000 national-security and governmental-affairs workers. The county offers one of the best location values for government and DoD contracting and satellite-office sites in the mid-Atlantic — less than an hour from five major military installations, including NSF Dahlgren, NSF Indian Head, NAS Patuxent River, Fort Walker (A.P. Hill), and Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Our R&D sector is primarily public-sector based, but Dahlgren's presence has created a regional hub for tech-ecosystem initiatives that spur innovation outside the gates. NSF Dahlgren supports over 11,000 public and private-sector jobs, most of them in STEM. Companies like SimVentions, Lockheed Martin, Future Technologies, Booz Allen Hamilton, Raytheon, and Technology Service Corporation all keep satellite offices in King George — and about 30% of Dahlgren's workforce lives in the county, a share that keeps growing.
Specialized Agriculture & Agritourism
King George's specialized agricultural community creates real growth opportunities in greenhouses, floriculture, apiculture, and market gardens — and its agritourism brings added tourism and recreation, from picking flowers at the Bloomia Tulip Festival to enjoying a drink at Creekside Farm Brewery.
The county is home to Hortigroup LLC, a forty-acre greenhouse operation with internationally known tenants such as Bloomia (tulips), Bell Nursery (Home Depot's flower producer), and Bonnie Plants (herbs, plants, and vegetables). Green Acres Nursery, a regional nursery and lawn-care retailer, is here too.
King George embraces 21st-century farm and greenhouse operations that depend on fiber-optic connectivity, specialized sensors, and automation to meet the demands of consumers and wholesalers. Our community is uniquely equipped to help this industry grow.
More Target Industries
Metal & Wood Fabrication
Restaurants
Let's Build Together
Whether you're starting, relocating, or expanding, the King George EDA is ready to help. Reach out and let's talk about your next move.