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Rural living defines Mouth of Wilson
Mouth of Wilson’s winding roads surrounded by pasture land and country homes cut through the Blue Ridge Highlands, a setting synonymous with Middle Appalachia living. “It’s a rural, agricultural area, and it's very sparsely populated,” says Joan Collins, broker and owner of Collins & Associates, who has 18 years of selling experience in the area. Without leaving the community, residents can fish the New River and hike the numerous trails at Grayson Highlands State Park. A lack of commercial development adds to the area's rustic air, while surrounding towns and cities cover shopping and dining needs.
From fishing and boating to mountaintop hikes with ponies
“There are lots of things to do for people who like the outdoors,” Collins says. “There’s trout fishing on multiple streams and the New River.” The Mouth of Wilson Boat Ramp grants local fishermen access to the river, where they can hook bass, walleye and carp. Grayson Highlands State Park fills the community’s northwestern corner. Wildlife is abundant across the park, from the birds and flora along its hiking trails, to the wild ponies that roam the peaks of the state’s two tallest mountains. The park's Hickory Ridge Campground is currently under renovation, with plans to reopen in May of 2026.
Homes come in a variety of styles and many come with plenty of acreage
In Mouth of Wilson, architecture ranges from cottages and farmhouses to ranch and cabin styles. Some of these properties have stood since the mid-1800s. Homes either sit within the forest or atop rolling hills where tall grass grows between openings in wooden and wire fencing. “There are lots of larger parcels for dairy cows, beef cattle, Christmas trees, timber and those sorts of things,” Collins says. Acreage in the area ranges between a half-acre and 40-plus acres. While a property's size, condition, and acreage can impact pricing, the community's median home price is $538,000. The community also has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Locals do most of their shopping and dining in surrounding communities
Residents go to different areas to shop depending on where they live. “There are several little stores for small items,” Collins says about Wilson Market and Fox Creek General Store, which doubles as a laid-back breakfast and lunch diner. Independence toward the east has Food City and a handful of locally owned shops and restaurants like Ciro's Pizza & Subs, known for its giant calzones. Collins says most will make the 29-mile trip northwest into Marion for their big-box shopping. The town is home to Walmart Supercenter, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and a handful of others.
Grayson County High School students can earn college credits
Grayson County Public School serves the area and earns a B on Niche. Grayson Highlands School enrolls prekindergarten through seventh-grade students and has a B rating. Independence Middle School teaches sixth through eighth grade and scores a B-plus. Grayson County High School receives a B-plus. The district’s Grayson County Career and Technical Education Center (CATE) allows students to earn college credits and industry certifications across various career pathways, such as cosmetology, agriculture and culinary arts. Oak Hill Academy is a local private high school and scores an A-plus.
Getting around on U.S. Route 58
Mouth of Wilson is a car-dependent community, as there are no public transportation options. U.S. Route 58 curves through the community, linking the area to Independence, some 13 miles east of the town’s center. Several other throughways, including state routes 16 and 601, are accessible within the community.
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Parks in this Area
Grayson Highlands State Park
Virgil J. Cox Visitor Center
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mouth of Wilson
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mouth of Wilson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mouth of Wilson, Troutdale sell after 164 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mouth of Wilson, Troutdale over the last 12 months is $230,000, down 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,491
Median Age
55
Population under 18
15.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,068
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,894
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.8%
College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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