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When a community fits. You feel it.
It’s A Natural Fit.

Adventure awaits in Virginia’s New River Valley. With breathtaking views and instant connections, it’s A Natural Fit for life beyond the paycheck.

Quality of Life: The NRV Advantage

From scenic trails to vibrant small towns, the NRV is a place where comfort, adventure, and community come together.

Savor The Good Life

Affordability isn’t just a perk, it’s a part of who we are. It’s intentional small-town living, where you’ll always feel at home.

Find Your Escape

Rich in natural resources, activities, and breathtaking views, the outdoors in the NRV provides a constant source of entertainment for adrenaline junkies and leisure-seekers alike. Major outdoor attractions such as the New River, the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Claytor Lake State Park, and Pandapas Pond are woven into the fabric of each community in the region. Whether you want to spend your time relaxing on the water, hiking up a mountain, or biking on roads or trails, Virginia’s New River Valley has something unique to offer you.

Embrace The Beauty Of Every Season

Virginia’s New River Valley experiences each season in a beautifully striking, yet mild manner. Fiery leaves engulf the trees each fall until winter comes crisp and fleetingly. Spring returns and the mountains burst to life to welcome in the summer, which settles in and pulls you out of the house for endless adventure.

Live Like A Local

Whether you want to live downtown or along a country road, Virginia’s New River Valley has a home for you! From apartments to starter homes to high-end golf course living, residents can find a variety of housing options in every NRV community.

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Milken Institute

Exceptional Educational Opportunities

The NRV is an outstanding place to learn and grow. With top rated K-12 schools in Virginia and world-class colleges and universities, the region offers outstanding opportunities for students of all ages.

Higher Education Opportunities

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is the Commonwealth’s leading research institution. The university’s main campus, located in Blacksburg, sits on 2,600 acres and caters to more than 33,000 students. VT offers 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, has research facilities across the state, offers study-abroad opportunities, and owns and utilizes an 1,800-acre agriculture research farm.

Radford University

Radford is home to almost 10,000 students and has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs. The University focuses on hands-on learning that equips its students for professional work environments and boasts a nationally recognized Cyber Security lab and a rapidly growing College of Business and Economics.

New River Community College

New River Community College’s main campus is located in Dublin, VA, where it supplies the entire region with dedicated and skilled employees. The satellite STEM campus in Christiansburg provides extra convenience for continued education, high school students who want to start their education early, and focused learning location for STEM students.

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Located at the VT Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg, VCOM operates in a public/private collaboration with Virginia Tech to share resources for the purposes of education, research and student activities. VCOM’s mission is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and promote research to improve human health.

K-12 Educational Opportunities

#1 Best Place in U.S. to Raise Kids; Blacksburg

Bloomberg Businessweek, 2011

A Culture Worth Exploring

The NRV is a community that deeply values creativity and expression. Our major universities help create a vibrant and enriching landscape that we call home. The area is full of artisans, craftsman, and people who truly appreciate their contribution to the community.

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