Thinking of moving to Danville, VA

[katina1975]

I have been a resident here in danville va for about 10 years, moved from new york. I will tell you this much, people here are so scared of change that sometimes it suffocates you. I also work in the school system and it's about the same, I think city managers try to bring 21st century ideas to a city that still has a 1960's state of mind. I won't tell you that it's not a good place to live but I feel like alot of people from other city's come here and they get comfortable, our city lacks leadership and people who aren't scared to take risks.

[katina1975]

Is Danville a good place to live, it depends on how much you appreciate being exposed to versatality. Danville is a manufacturing town so technology here is slowly but surely catching on. The positive qualities Danville possess, friendly people, crime rate is not good but it's not bad either, housing market is fairly reasonable and I think it's the ideal place to start a business which is what we need more of.

[djkooldown]

I live in Danville, Va and It is a decent area very good from 5 years ago even if would like to teach and he likes technology have him call Galileo Magnet High School (434)773-8186 and ask what they mainly focus on. I went to that school and I've lived in Danville for 20 years It's really grown ALOT we are getting more and more businesses all the time and Technology is the best thing since sliced bread around here...


also if you would like to know a good place to live I can tell you everywhere that is good and everywhere that is bad. Let me know something
djkooldown@gmail.com

[djkooldown]

Originally Posted by katina1975

I have been a resident here in danville va for about 10 years, moved from new york. I will tell you this much, people here are so scared of change that sometimes it suffocates you. I also work in the school system and it's about the same, I think city managers try to bring 21st century ideas to a city that still has a 1960's state of mind. I won't tell you that it's not a good place to live but I feel like alot of people from other city's come here and they get comfortable, our city lacks leadership and people who aren't scared to take risks.

Yeah danville is also in the past months since my last input changed drastically!!! I have now moved to Collinsville I got a job that pays better and don't have to deal with the bull**** that the TEENS have going on on Riverside Dr. I'm so sick and tired of the "UNDERAGE" "DOPEFIENDS" in danville

[tamstrees]

I realize that these post are old. I have to totally disagree about Danville. Sure, as in any area you have pockets of crime and areas that are depressed. You would not really know what Danville has to offer unless you spent time there and researched your options. There are many excellent areas and when it comes to restaurants Danville is full of them.

The location of Danville is the reason I moved here from South Florida. The taxes are low, realestate affordable and I am located close to many areas of North carolina - greensboro, 45 min - easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Still almost anything I want is right here. Lets also not forget that in this region agriculture is expansive. There are many many parks, lakes and scenery. If you look at dowtown, Danville proper you can compare it to many metro areas where you have transitional areas as well as depressed. I've been here 4 years and have seen many improvements and upgrades. I am very happy for the decision I made in buying here.

The people of virginia are the nicest people I have met anywhere. The only con I have with Danville is there are no Whole Foods or large Organic markets. Thankfully many of the stores target and walmart carry many. Still if you search localharvest.org you'll see that in this region we tons of farmers offering fresh meats and produce.

My entire extended family moved here after visiting me. I think that anyone that talks badly about the area just doesn't venture out and explore to see what it has to offer.

[djkooldown]

Danville does have alot of restaurants. Main reason it has alot of OBESITY!!! that's why, when you have a town with an outrageous amount of obesity you have FOOOD!!! everywhere. Same as with "Christians" (Religious People) When you have alot of religion you have alot of pointless Churches...
DANVILLE IS FALLING OUT!!! IT SUCKS!!! There is nothing to do but goto Church, Eat, and Shop... there is no adult nightlife or any high class of anything. I'm sorry.... I hate danville... but there is one good thing about it... The Maternity Ward... My son was born in Danville Regional Medical Center December 31... Everyone in L&D were great the nurses were nice and the facility was very secure. Although the meals are not the greatest. it's ok it's danville there's food everywhere!


This message is not here to affend anyone nor does it. It's just stating facts I do apologize for the inconvience of sasying that but it needs to be said.

[Roxmom09]

What major cities is Danville close too?

[540_804]

Originally Posted by Roxmom09

What major cities is Danville close too?

Greensboro, NC is probably the biggest city close by...
Then Roanoke.

[TheStarLiesWest]

Originally Posted by tamstrees

I realize that these post are old. I have to totally disagree about Danville. Sure, as in any area you have pockets of crime and areas that are depressed. You would not really know what Danville has to offer unless you spent time there and researched your options. There are many excellent areas and when it comes to restaurants Danville is full of them.

The location of Danville is the reason I moved here from South Florida. The taxes are low, realestate affordable and I am located close to many areas of North carolina - greensboro, 45 min - easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Still almost anything I want is right here. Lets also not forget that in this region agriculture is expansive. There are many many parks, lakes and scenery. If you look at dowtown, Danville proper you can compare it to many metro areas where you have transitional areas as well as depressed. I've been here 4 years and have seen many improvements and upgrades. I am very happy for the decision I made in buying here.

The people of virginia are the nicest people I have met anywhere. The only con I have with Danville is there are no Whole Foods or large Organic markets. Thankfully many of the stores target and walmart carry many. Still if you search localharvest.org you'll see that in this region we tons of farmers offering fresh meats and produce.

My entire extended family moved here after visiting me. I think that anyone that talks badly about the area just doesn't venture out and explore to see what it has to offer.

I lived in Danville for 20+ years before moving away. I live in Florida now but I'm moving back to Washington, D.C. Danville is lovely to visit when I go home to visit my family, but the best part about leaving it is going back home to a larger city. For what it is, Danville works. A historic district with lovely homes, a small town feel with a few good amenities, and (sometimes) a Southern hospitality complex. Before I left, I remember watching practically all of the historical buildings get demolished, removing a lot of character from what Danville had left. The practically non-existant job market and the lack of certain things and amenities is what drove me away. $8 an hour is considered "great money" in Danville, and I found it difficult to obtain a higher paying job. Danville is a charming place to move if you're at the end of your career or if you have intentions of staying in a place that you grew up in, but if you're looking for jobs or growth, you may find out that it cannot fit that bill.

I will always care for it as the place I grew up in, but I could never return willingly. That's my personality, but this just serves as a warning to anyone who believes that Danville may bring growth and immense opportunities.