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WHY LIVE IN THE NRV?

When a community fits, you feel it. The scenery inspires, the people connect, and the work feels easy. The benefits of living here surround you. People choose to live and work in Virginia’s New River Valley, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s simply “A Natural Fit”. Use the buttons below to find a job, calculate your cost of living, and explore our region.

INTENTIONAL SMALL TOWN LIVING

No matter where you are in the New River Valley, you’ll always feel at home. The beautiful and safe outdoor landscape and local colleges and universities provide a family-friendly, academically-enriched environment for all ages. Residents are hospitable, kind, and open-minded; they chose to be here and actively support the region’s continued success. The area is full of artisans, craftsmen, and people who truly appreciate their contributions to the community.

Live Here in Virginia's New River Valley

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Community Calendar

  • 05/15-Taste the Book Storytime
  • 05/15-Program: Help Technology
  • 05/15-Christiansburg Farmers Market 2025 Opening Day with Live Music from Jim Korb
  • 05/15-Honoring African American History & Community Collaboration: Special Benefit for CI, Inc.
  • 05/15-B. Scott Crawford Lecture Series: Art vs. Tyranny: The Ultimate Selfie
  • 05/15-College Baseball: Virginia vs. Virginia Tech (Home Series Finale)
  • 05/15-Sula's Front Porch in Concert
  • 05/15-Jared Stout in Concert
  • 05/15-Chris Youngblood and the Jam in Concert
  • 05/15-Big Poppa Squat & The Squatters in Concert
  • 05/15-Open Mic Night
  • 05/15-Tequila De Mayo - Mixology Tasting
Find Your Place in Virginia’s New River Valley
Virginia’s New River Valley: A Natural Fit
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