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A NASA launch base expansion will boost Temperanceville’s local economy
Thirteen miles southwest of Chincoteague and 10 miles from Wallops Island, Temperanceville is a rural farming community for people wanting to live close to NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility and some of Virginia’s best beaches. Rocket launches from the flight facility attract both workers and tourists to Temperanceville, a trend that is only expected to continue as Wallops expands its facility. “We’re excited by the prospect of future upgrades to the Wallops Space Flight Facilities and the number of jobs they could create, such as the recent addition of Rocket Labs,” says Realtor Ben Clark with Dockside Properties.
A farmer tends to crops in the rural fields of Temperanceville, where agriculture remains a vital part of daily life and the local economy.
Old Wallops Island Ferry Dock once served as a transport hub to Wallops Island but is now a quiet scenic spot in rural Temperanceville.
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A rural community with lower housing prices than Chincoteague
Most of Temperanceville’s real estate listings are ranch-style or Cape Cod homes on multiple acres. “Temperanceville is fairly spread out and is definitely pretty small and rural,” Clark says. “People buy in Temperanceville if they’re interested in Chincoteague but don’t want to pay Chincoteague prices or just want to be more out of the way.” Recent sales prices range from around $100,000 to $900,000, depending primarily on acreage. Some properties are equipped with farm equipment such as barns and stables, and the town frequently has land for sale for buyers looking to build their dream properties.
Temperanceville ranch homes feature wide yards and simple layouts, ideal for those who want room to garden or keep animals.
While many houses are older, newer homes in Temperanceville also dot the area, blending rural living with updated features.
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Accomack County Public Schools
Temperanceville students can attend Accomack County Public Schools, a district with an overall B-minus grade on Niche. They start at the C-rated Kegotank Elementary School before continuing to the C-plus-rated Arcadia Middle School and B-minus-rated Arcadia High School. Arcadia High School’s career and technical education programs include welding, automotive service technology and cosmetology.
Arcadia High School in Accomack County earns a B- rating from Niche.
Arcadia Middle School serves students in Accomack County.
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Horse stables, rocket launches and Assateague Beach
Queen Hive Farm is a nearby horse boarding stable that offers trail rides, pony rides, boarding and breeding. Five miles northeast, the over 300-acre Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge provides hunting opportunities for those with valid permits, and six miles southeast, Old Wallops Island Ferry Dock is where residents go to watch rocket launches from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. Only 17 miles away is Assateague Beach, a serene and clean waterfront spot where visitors can watch ponies roam around Chincoteague Island.
Queen Bee Stables in Temperanceville offers trail rides, pony rides, and horse boarding in a scenic country setting.
Wallops Flight Facility provides jobs for residents of Accomac, Temperanceville, Atlantic, and surrounding areas, supporting the region's economy with aerospace and research opportunities.
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Dining options and Shore Flea Market
Temperanceville’s only restaurant is Par 4 Bar & Grill, a laidback American joint serving wings, steak and sandwiches. Patrons come here to enjoy live music, sports games on TV and karaoke, or just to grab a cocktail or beer with a friend. The next closest dining establishments are El Crucero, a Mexican restaurant and market 2 miles south in Hallwood, and Johnny’s Frying Coop, a fried chicken truck 3 miles north in Oak Hall. There’s a Corner Mart in town that provides access to snacks and some groceries, and the nearest supermarket is the Food Lion 4 miles north in Oak Hall. Open on Saturdays and Sundays year-round, Temperanceville’s Shore Flea Market is the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia’s largest flea market.
Thomas Gardens in nearby Oak Hill is a short drive from Temperanceville and features unique plants, and a vast selection of flowers and lush green landscaping.
El Crucero Grocery and Panadería, just south of Temperanceville, offers authentic Mexican baked goods, snacks, and essentials.
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Car dependency and STAR Transit
Temperanceville is a car-dependent community 10 miles west of Wallops Island, 13 miles southwest of Chincoteague and 38 miles south of Salisbury, Maryland. STAR Transit’s Blue Route bus stops in Temperanceville, connecting to surrounding communities like Oak Hall and Bloxom. When traveling out of town, Temperanceville residents can fly out of Salisbury Regional Airport, 40 miles north. The closest medical center to Temperanceville is Atlantic Community Health Center, 5 miles north in New Church.
Atlantic Community Health Center in New Church, just north of Temperanceville, offers accessible medical care to nearby residents.
Blue Star Transit serves Accomac, Temperanceville, Atlantic, and nearby areas, offering public bus routes that connect Eastern Shore communities.
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Written By
Ellen Daly
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Lindsay Lack
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On average, homes in Temperanceville, VA sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Temperanceville, VA over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 205% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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