Wise County/Farmville (Virginia Beach: apartment, rentals, loan)

[SnoopysMom]

Hello everyone,

I've been a frequent visitor so I suppose its time I joined! I am leaving NOVA with my son to finish my four year degree at possibly UVA-Wise or Longwood University in Farmville. I am seeking a less expensive area to finish school hoping to continue full time while meeting our rental/financial needs without working (Stafford loan debt - here I come) I know leaving NOVA will cut our rent in half easily, but I am most concerned with chosing a family centered area with a good Christian school.

I believe Wise County is more afordable than Farmville. Areas surrounding Farmville (cumberland and such) must be very rural - I had a hard time finding any rental properties. I'm hoping to hear from someone familiar with areas surrounding Farmville or Wise county. I did notice Wise has a larger population of families in poverty and income levels were very low. Pictures of the area were lovely though.

Basically I'm looking for an area near a VA college (not in the Virginia Beach area) that has very afordable housing without giving up good schools and a family feel.

Thanks!

[Gladhatter]

Originally Posted by SnoopysMom

Hello everyone,

I've been a frequent visitor so I suppose its time I joined! I am leaving NOVA with my son to finish my four year degree at possibly UVA-Wise or Longwood University in Farmville. I am seeking a less expensive area to finish school hoping to continue full time while meeting our rental/financial needs without working (Stafford loan debt - here I come) I know leaving NOVA will cut our rent in half easily, but I am most concerned with chosing a family centered area with a good Christian school.

I believe Wise County is more afordable than Farmville. Areas surrounding Farmville (cumberland and such) must be very rural - I had a hard time finding any rental properties. I'm hoping to hear from someone familiar with areas surrounding Farmville or Wise county. I did notice Wise has a larger population of families in poverty and income levels were very low. Pictures of the area were lovely though.

Basically I'm looking for an area near a VA college (not in the Virginia Beach area) that has very afordable housing without giving up good schools and a family feel.

Thanks!

Not sure what is good or not good in a school but if poverty, drugs and corrupt politics is your forte, then I would say that Wise county is about as good as any other.

Maybe bringing in some education would be a bonus to the area. Far as I can tell its all welfare row there and Walmart heaven. You have it booming actually due to road access it has continued to grow in size and cheap stores like Walmart but not in anything else much good.

Its a backwards place where the women are around 300 lbs on average and where stupidity reigns. All the men are on disabilty due to back injury and dope is the deal of the day. Now if you can ignore all the bad things I am sure there is plenty of good. Seems the College does work out pretty well as the folks that come there may just be smarter or immune to the back woods ignorance the rest of us suffer from.

Charlie

[elissadutton]

Hello,
I grew up in Wise and now have returned. This is one of the most beautiful places in the country. UVA is a very good school. There is a Christian school in Wise near the college, and I believe they are building another one a few towns away. Your choice of churches is great! The people are friendly, but........
You are correct the income level is not very good. Jobs are not easy to come by (good paying ones anyway.) If you have a degree in the medical field you should be okay. The cost of living is low.

Originally Posted by SnoopysMom

Hello everyone,

I've been a frequent visitor so I suppose its time I joined! I am leaving NOVA with my son to finish my four year degree at possibly UVA-Wise or Longwood University in Farmville. I am seeking a less expensive area to finish school hoping to continue full time while meeting our rental/financial needs without working (Stafford loan debt - here I come) I know leaving NOVA will cut our rent in half easily, but I am most concerned with chosing a family centered area with a good Christian school.

I believe Wise County is more afordable than Farmville. Areas surrounding Farmville (cumberland and such) must be very rural - I had a hard time finding any rental properties. I'm hoping to hear from someone familiar with areas surrounding Farmville or Wise county. I did notice Wise has a larger population of families in poverty and income levels were very low. Pictures of the area were lovely though.

Basically I'm looking for an area near a VA college (not in the Virginia Beach area) that has very afordable housing without giving up good schools and a family feel.

Thanks!

[vamtncat]

I agree with the first two replies that while Wise is a beautifull place, you are extremely limited in just about everything. Farmville might be a better choice. As far as rentals, you won't find them online. You have to actually go there and look for For Rent signs unless you are looking for an apartment. I can understand leaving NOVA. Going to Wise or even Farmville will be extreme culture shock!