A town of 858, settled in 1772. Home to 8 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 3 things Fincastle does most differently from other towns.
1845 · Historical Collections of Virginia12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 8 places on the National Register.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Fincastle. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Fincastle’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 96% of Virginia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge Elementary | PK–5 | 211 | B+ |
| Central Academy Middle | 6–8 | 364 | A |
| Botetourt Technical Education Center | — | Not graded |
Most working residents leave Fincastle for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Roanoke (24%), Daleville (9%) and Hollins (8%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
Fincastle has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The typical Fincastle home is worth about $330,000, up 6.5% in a year, 21% below the Virginia typical home.
Fincastle tracks Virginia closely on all 32 CDC measures.
1.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Where Fincastle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
8 places in Fincastle on the National Register of Historic Places.
18 notable people were born in Fincastle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Fincastle is a town in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 755 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Botetourt County. It is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area.
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