Moving to VA and best place to live

[EricD]

Instead of plugging my own area like some people like to do... (Even if it doesn't fit the criteria posted by the thread creator... and I'm talking about in general, not just in this thread) I will just simply say that $200k will be a little hard to find in the area you are looking at. Maybe try Westmoreland County... It is a small county on the river, but not more than 2 hours from VA Beach (There are beaches on the river too) I have seen new homes there for around $200,000... I'm not sure about the schools, or how close you'll be to a big-box store... but hopfully this is about what you were looking for. Good luck

[Dixiebound]

I agree with the gentleman who recommended the Roanoke, Rocky Mount area.You might consider extending your search, not only in Franklin County, but to Bedford as well closer to Lynchburg. Roanoke to the west and Lynchburg to the east,with Smith Mountain Lake in the middle, are all great hubs for finding work. The medical facilities that are sprouting up because of the areas growth is top rate IMHO.(my wife and I are planning a permanent move within 2 years.) AT any rate,both cities are a nice size to conduct one's necessities. The city of Bedford, much smaller than the aforementioned is beautiful and full of history.

[viper581]

IF I were you I would check out Chesterfield County. I believe it will have everything that you are looking for. I have lived in the city of Colonial Heights, Virginia it is a very good place to live but you might have to pay a little more to get a home in the city, But it is only a few miles down Route #1 and 301 to Chesterfield county. I have posted some information on the City of Colonial Heights, Va. http://www.city-data.com/housing/hou...-Virginia.html If I can help in anyway my email is viper581 @msn.com and my name is Parker.


P.S. I forgot The City of Petersburg out toward Dinwiddie Country might have homes in your price range but you had better take a good look around to find the right neighborhood.