Area Info
Living & Working in the Roanoke Valley
The greater Roanoke region has become not only the business center for Western Virginia but a medical hub as well, ranking 59th out of 351 by Places Rated Almanac for North American metropolitan areas for the availability of quality health care.
The region encompasses several communities (Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke counties and Roanoke and Salem cities) creating an atmosphere poised with inventive ideas and familiar narratives.
Young professionals, growing families, and retirees alike continue to be drawn to our distinguished atmosphere of amenity and innovation. State-of-the-art medical care, groundbreaking technological research, and award-winning educational programs and facilities enrich the region. National accolades recognize the region as not only a great place to live and raise a family, but as a national model for growth and revitalization.
According to the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association (ACCRA), the Roanoke region's cost of living ranks consistently lower than the national average. The ACCRA cost of living index compares groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and miscellaneous goods and services for over 300 areas.
For statistical information, including demographics, population, property taxes, and important telephone numbers, click here for the Statistical Guide for the Greater Roanoke Region.
Roanoke Region Street Map & Resource Guide is a highly detailed map covering Botetourt County, Fincastle, Hollins, Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, Troutville, and Vinton, and is ideal for delivery people, new employees, visitors to the area, or for resale.
Roanoke Valley Links
Botetourt County
Franklin County
City of Roanoke
Roanoke County
City of Salem
Town of Vinton
Visiting Roanoke?
Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
Relocating to the Roanoke Region?
Valley Life: Discover Virginia's Greater Roanoke Valley, a beautiful, full-color magazine, is a guide to visiting, living and doing business in Virginia's Roanoke Region and it introduces the area to newcomers.
Relocating Your Business?
Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership, Inc.
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