Living in Pulaski County, Virginia
The cheapest place to buy in the NRV. Most people settle in the towns of Pulaski or Dublin, and Claytor Lake is the big draw.
$200,000
Median home
0.74
Tax per $100
93%
Grad rate
Somewhat walkable
Walkability
Housing market
The median sale price in Pulaski County is $200,000, with most homes between $129,788 and $299,375.
Home-buying activity
In 2024, lenders financed 362 home purchases in Pulaski County, at a median mortgage of $195,000. 70% of new mortgages were purchases rather than refinances.
About 24% of mortgage applications were denied. Source: federal HMDA mortgage data (2024).
Jobs & hiring
A sample of what's open right now at New River Valley-area employers (on-site & remote):
- Massage Therapist- Hospice · Carilion Clinic, Radford, Virginia
- LPN OUTPATIENT - Urology · Carilion Clinic, Christiansburg, Virginia
- Class A CDL Company Driver - 1-5mo EXP Required - Dedicated - Dry Van - $70k per year - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated · U.S. Xpress - Dedicated, Dublin, Pulaski County
- Truck Driver Company - 1-5mo EXP Required - Dedicated - Dry Van - $70k per year - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated · U.S. Xpress - Dedicated, Dublin, Pulaski County
- Class A CDL Company Driver - 1-5mo EXP Required - Dedicated - Dry Van - $70k per year - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated · U.S. Xpress - Dedicated, Pulaski, Pulaski County
See all open roles & the RBTC job board →
Schools
Pulaski County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 66% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
Before you choose an address
- Which school is assigned to this exact address today?
- Are there specialty, magnet, or transfer programs with separate deadlines?
- What is the real commute or bus time during morning drop-off?
- Pulaski County school assignments can vary by town and rural route; confirm bus timing as well as zone.
Check a specific address for nearby schools, commute, and services →
Compare school signals across New River Valley →
Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 16 restaurants & cafes and 8 grocery stores. The town center is somewhat walkable (18 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Delivery & shopping apps
For everyday convenience, these are the clearest delivery-service signals we found for Pulaski County.
- DoorDash: Available, Confirmed in Pulaski and Dublin.
- Amazon Prime Same-Day: Check exact address, Amazon requires an exact delivery address, ZIP, item, and membership state.
- Amazon Prime One-Day: Check exact address, Amazon requires an exact delivery address, ZIP, item, and membership state.
- Amazon Prime Two-Day: Check exact address, Amazon requires an exact delivery address, ZIP, item, and membership state.
Exact delivery windows can vary by address, item, membership, restaurant hours, and driver availability. These checks use public service pages and do not log into private accounts.
Parks & the outdoors
Pulaski County has roughly 10 parks nearby, with easy access to Claytor Lake State Park, New River Trail State Park. Park counts from OpenStreetMap; destinations are well-known local landmarks.
Local rhythm
Daily life is car-oriented, with errands split among Pulaski, Dublin, and Claytor Lake routes.
Lake days, county parks, and lower-cost acreage searches are the weekend pattern.
If you commute to Blacksburg or Roanoke, test the drive at your real work time.
Claytor Lake and outdoor weekends matter more in warm months.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Pulaski County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Kroger, 7480 Lee Highway, Radford, VA 24141
- Walmart Supercenter, 5225 Alexander Road, Dublin, VA 24084
- Food Lion, 1200 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Maria Bonita Tienda Mexicana, 5243 Alexander Road, Dublin, VA 24084
- Food City
Restaurants
- Arby's, 4675 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084
- Bee & Butter, 600 Tyler Avenue
- Bojangles', 4396 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084
- Burger King, 4608 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084-4411
- Chick-fil-A, Fairfax Street, Dalton Hall, VA 24142
- Chipotle, 7406 Lee Highway, Fairlawn, VA 24141
Cafes & coffee
- Radford Coffee Company, 33 West Main Street
- Arabica Cafe & Bakery, 1158 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
- Max on Main, 28 West Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Starbucks
Bakeries
- Phoenix Rising Dough, 1019 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141-1747
Bars & breweries
- Long Way Brewery, 501 2nd Street
- River City Distillery, 92 Harvey Street (Annex Building), Radford 24141
5.0/5 from 5 reviews on website - River City Distillery, LLC, 92 Harvey Street (Annex building)
5.0/5 from 5 reviews on website - Salty Stash, 4655 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084
- Sharkey's, 1202 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
- BT's
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 79 Commerce Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Hund’s Bicycle & Outdoor Store, 1220 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
- Ollie's Bargain Outlet, 1088 Memorial Drive, VA
- T-Mobile, 1136 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Aaron's
- Dollar Tree
Health & medical
- EZCare Walk-In Medical Center, 5275 Alexander Road, Dublin, VA 24084
- New River Valley Endodontics, 140 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
- Riverside Veterinary Clinic, 210 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
- Tipton Ridge Veterinary Center, 1858 Bob White Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Community Animal Hospital, 190 Broad Street, Dublin, VA 24084
- Henrtize Dentist Group, 254 West Main Street, Dublin, VA 24084
Pharmacies
- Martin's Pharmacy, 400 North Washington Avenue, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Martin's Pharmacy of Dublin, 180 Broad Street, Dublin, VA 24084
- CVS Pharmacy
- Walgreens, 901 Memorial Drive, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Radford Drug
Gyms & fitness
- Anytime Fitness, 7339 Lee Highway, Fairlawn, VA 24141
- Cardio Room
- Dobson Stadium
- Evelyn Alexander Waterpark
- Motor Mile Speedway
- New River Fitness
Personal care
- Angel's A Cut Above, 1073 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
- Central Hair Company, 303 West Main Street
- Donley's Barber Shop, 255 West Main Street, Dublin, VA 24084
- Top Shelf Nail Service, 5251 Alexander Road, Dublin, VA 24084
- Central Barber Shop
- Golden Nails
Hotels & lodging
- Hampton Inn, 4420 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084
- Holiday Inn Express Dublin, 4428 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084
- Knights Inn & Suites Dublin, 4600 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084-4411
- The Highlander at Radford, 604 Tyler Avenue, Radford, VA 24141
- Claytor Lake Inn
- Executive Motel
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank, 2 Town Center Drive, Dublin, VA 24084
- First Community Bank, 1001 Bob White Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Truist, 1105 Bob White Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Wells Fargo, 1040 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24141
- Bank of America
Hardware & home
- Lowe's, 6115 Lowes Drive, Radford, VA 24141
- Ace Hardware, 4697 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084-4415
- 84 Lumber
Auto services
- Duncan Suzuki, 1001 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Shelor Pulaksi Motor Mile, 1004 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Thompson Tire, 102 West Main Street
- Tucks Collision & Restoration, 1001 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Advance Auto Parts
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 4651 Harvest Place, Dublin, VA 24084
Churches & faith communities
- Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2008 Preston Street, Radford, VA
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 900 Pendleton Street, Radford, VA 24141
- Radford Church of Christ, 700 Eighth Street, Radford, VA
- Aldergate United Methodist Church
- Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church
- Baptist Student Center
Other services
- Bower Funeral Chapel, 6131 Bob White Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
Gas stations
- Speedway, 640 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Walmart
- Liberty, 4625 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin 24084
- Marathon, 1865 Bob White Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
- BP
- Bucko's Pantry
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 4625 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084
- Sheetz, 7335 Lee Highway, Fairlawn, VA 24141
- Gobble Stop, 4344 Count Pulaski Drive, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Speedway, 640 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Shop-Eez, 4681 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin, VA 24084
- Circle K
Browse the full Pulaski County directory, search businesses, parks & employers →
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Newcomer resources
Government & towns
Schools & enrollment
Getting around
Parks & the outdoors
Newcomer & community
Community & events
Year-round, locals turn out for the Claytor Lake Festival, Pulaski River Turtles baseball at historic Calfee Park, the downtown Pulaski farmers market.
Sports & recreation
From college athletics to local clubs, here is what to catch in and around Pulaski County.
Minor-league & summer ball
- Pulaski River Turtles, Appalachian League (summer collegiate) · Calfee Park · Summer
Curated local teams and venues.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Pulaski County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Manufacturing & factories
- James Hardie
- Phoenix Packaging
- Volvo Trucks New River Valley plant, Dublin, ~3,000+ employees
Government & public sector
- Pulaski County Public Schools
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Healthcare
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski serves the county; Level I trauma in Roanoke (~50 minutes).
Check drive times to care from a specific address →
Internet & remote work
Cable and fixed-wireless in the towns; fiber is limited in rural areas, so verify service at a specific address before you count on it for work.
Verify broadband at the address level →
Climate
NRV four-season climate with Claytor Lake moderating the immediate lakeshore.
Safety
A rural county with low-to-moderate crime concentrated in the town centers. Safety varies block to block, so check current local crime data before you decide.
By the numbers
$815 /mo
Median gross rent
$60,767
Median household income
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Pulaski County?
The median sale price in Pulaski County is $200,000, with most homes between $129,788 and $299,375.
What are property taxes like in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.74 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.74% a year).
How are the schools in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 66% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
Who are the major employers near Pulaski County?
Major employers include Volvo Trucks New River Valley plant (Dublin, ~3,000+ employees), Pulaski County Public Schools, Phoenix Packaging, James Hardie.
Where is the nearest hospital to Pulaski County?
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski serves the county; Level I trauma in Roanoke (~50 minutes).
Compare nearby areas
Montgomery County
193 walkable spots in the amenity scan versus 18 here.
Radford
27 walkable spots in the amenity scan versus 18 here.
Giles County
Typical homes price around $177,000 versus $200,000 here.
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Sources and freshness
How to read the data for Living in Pulaski County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-06-23 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 918 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- 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.
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