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New River Valley
Where Virginia Tech, the New River, and the Blue Ridge all meet, with some of the lowest tax rates in the region.
Montgomery CountyRadfordPulaski CountyGiles CountyFloyd County
New River Valley moving checklist
A practical checklist for planning a move before you arrive.
60-90 days outCompare areas, run the moving calculator, ask employers about remote/on-site expectations, and line up lender pre-approval if buying.
30-60 days outShortlist school divisions, check commute routes at real drive times, gather utility and internet options, and book a local visit.
Arrival weekConfirm utilities, DMV timing, voter registration, school enrollment paperwork, trash/recycling pickup, and local emergency alerts.
Use this page as a starting point, then open the area guides for the underlying numbers and source notes.
Sources and freshness
How to read the data for New River Valley moving checklist.
- Last rebuilt 2026-06-23 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 5,384 recorded public sale rows across 4 areas.
- 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
Still choosing between Southwest Virginia markets?
This page is focused on New River Valley. Use the region split below to keep nearby towns, commute patterns, and local data straight.
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