Buying Virginia Real Estate
If considering a move to Virginia, you should take some time to review the following information on demographics, crime statistics, population, schools, and other important facts about Virginia real estate.
Virginia Population
Virginia has experienced a healthy eight per cent population increase over the last few years. Those interested in buying Virginia real estate have many options including locations on the coast or the more rural and mountainous inland areas. For those interested in metropolitan areas, the largest cities in Virginia include Richmond, the capital, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Arlington, Hampton, Alexandria, Portsmouth and Roanoke.
Virginia Economy
Virginia’s economy is varied including agricultural, government and tourism as the main segments. Virginia has also been voted "The Best Climate for Business" and as the top state in the country in which to do business both by Forbes magazine and CNBC respectively. Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Virginia include Freddie Mac, Sprint Nextel, General Dynamics, Dominion Resources, Capital One Financial, Circuit City Stores, Smithfield Foods, Genworth Financial and MeadWestvaco. Important Federal government agencies such as the CIA and the Department of Defense are also located in Virginia. Agricultural products for Virginia include tobacco, cattle, hogs, poultry, soybeans and wine.
Virginia Tourism and Recreation
As the site of so much of American Colonial and Civil War history, Virginia is rich in historic sites and events including Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical area, the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail, the Jamestown Settlement, Monticello, Montpelier, Mount Vernon, the Appomattox Court House and National Historical Park, Arlington National Cemetery and the Cannonball Trail. Virginia is also perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who will enjoy the camping, boating, swimming, horseback riding, hiking and boating in the state’s mountain and coastal areas.
Virginia’s state slogan, "Virginia is for Lovers" will ring true for those interested in buying Virginia real estate who will definitely find something to love in this beautiful state.
Cities in Virginia
|
| Population
| Population Change Since 2000
|
| Virginia Beach |
445,241 |
5 % |
| Norfolk |
232,021 |
-1 % |
| Chesapeake |
227,435 |
14 % |
| Arlington |
199,548 |
5 % |
| Richmond |
193,090 |
-2 % |
| Newport News |
180,799 |
0 % |
| Hampton |
145,857 |
0 % |
| Alexandria |
138,450 |
8 % |
| Portsmouth |
100,500 |
0 % |
| Roanoke |
92,212 |
-3 % |
| Suffolk |
85,293 |
34 % |
| Lynchburg |
70,734 |
8 % |
| Dale City |
69,542 |
24 % |
| Reston |
63,608 |
13 % |
| Burke |
58,212 |
1 % |
| Annandale |
55,575 |
1 % |
| Centreville |
53,966 |
11 % |
| Danville |
45,984 |
-5 % |
| Leesburg |
45,677 |
61 % |
| Chantilly |
44,591 |
9 % |
| Tuckahoe |
44,460 |
3 % |
| Charlottesville |
41,214 |
-9 % |
| Harrisonburg |
40,909 |
1 % |
| Blacksburg |
40,794 |
3 % |
| McLean |
40,715 |
5 % |
| Woodbridge |
39,148 |
23 % |
| Manassas |
38,688 |
10 % |
| Mechanicsville |
37,072 |
22 % |
| Springfield |
35,694 |
17 % |
| Lake Ridge |
34,782 |
14 % |
| Franconia |
33,614 |
5 % |
| Petersburg |
32,581 |
-3 % |
| Oakton |
31,258 |
7 % |
| Mount Vernon |
29,444 |
3 % |
| West Springfield |
28,644 |
1 % |
| Jefferson |
27,611 |
1 % |
| Cave Spring |
25,596 |
3 % |
| Winchester |
25,455 |
8 % |
| Salem |
24,499 |
-1 % |
| Bailey's Crossroads |
24,142 |
4 % |
| Herndon |
22,979 |
6 % |
| Staunton |
22,932 |
-4 % |
| Hopewell |
22,546 |
1 % |
| Fairfax |
22,258 |
4 % |
| Groveton |
21,701 |
2 % |
| Fredericksburg |
21,441 |
11 % |
| Waynesboro |
21,411 |
10 % |
| Chester |
20,538 |
15 % |
| Newington |
20,334 |
3 % |
| Montclair |
19,998 |
27 % |
| Linton Hall |
19,966 |
132 % |
| Lorton |
19,571 |
10 % |
| Tysons Corner |
19,482 |
5 % |
| Colonial Heights |
17,768 |
5 % |
| Bon Air |
17,617 |
9 % |
| Bristol |
17,437 |
0 % |
| Hybla Valley |
17,412 |
4 % |
| Christiansburg |
17,077 |
1 % |
| Idylwood |
16,806 |
5 % |
| Rose Hill |
16,184 |
3 % |
| Lincolnia |
15,998 |
1 % |
| Highland Springs |
15,752 |
4 % |
| Laurel |
15,569 |
5 % |
| Vienna |
15,064 |
4 % |
| Martinsville |
14,809 |
-4 % |
| Front Royal |
14,805 |
9 % |
| Hollins |
14,747 |
3 % |
| Wolf Trap |
14,609 |
4 % |
| Radford |
14,278 |
-10 % |
| Bull Run |
14,028 |
24 % |
| Glen Allen |
13,965 |
11 % |
| East Highland Park |
13,681 |
10 % |
| Merrifield |
13,455 |
20 % |
| Gainesville |
13,313 |
204 % |
| Fort Hunt |
12,950 |
0 % |
| Culpeper |
12,370 |
28 % |
| Manassas Park |
11,979 |
16 % |
| Poquoson |
11,763 |
2 % |
| Williamsburg |
11,318 |
-6 % |
| Lakeside |
11,246 |
1 % |
| Madison Heights |
11,209 |
-3 % |
| Falls Church |
10,690 |
3 % |
| Timberlake |
10,560 |
-1 % |
| Aquia Harbour |
10,371 |
32 % |
| Gloucester Point |
9,983 |
6 % |
| Lake Monticello |
9,614 |
40 % |
| Stuarts Draft |
9,400 |
12 % |
| Pulaski |
9,156 |
-3 % |
| North Springfield |
9,155 |
0 % |
| Lake Barcroft |
9,006 |
1 % |
| Fort Lee |
8,982 |
24 % |
| Forest |
8,882 |
11 % |
| Great Falls |
8,854 |
4 % |
| Seven Corners |
8,794 |
1 % |
| Sudley |
8,791 |
14 % |
| West Gate |
8,730 |
17 % |
| Franklin |
8,554 |
2 % |
| Huntington |
8,462 |
2 % |
| Vinton |
8,155 |
5 % |
| Dunn Loring |
8,123 |
3 % |
| Fort Belvoir |
8,040 |
12 % |
| Wyndham |
7,994 |
29 % |
| Yorkshire |
7,951 |
18 % |
| Abingdon |
7,822 |
1 % |
| Warrenton |
7,802 |
17 % |
| South Boston |
7,718 |
-9 % |
| Wytheville |
7,707 |
-1 % |
| Ashland |
7,637 |
15 % |
| Bellwood |
7,617 |
28 % |
| Collinsville |
7,595 |
-2 % |
| Montrose |
7,573 |
8 % |
| Mantua |
7,398 |
-1 % |
| Smithfield |
7,061 |
12 % |
| Belle Haven |
6,868 |
5 % |
| Lexington |
6,803 |
-1 % |
| Farmville |
6,702 |
-2 % |
| Quantico Station |
6,622 |
1 % |
| Buena Vista |
6,590 |
4 % |
| Galax |
6,570 |
-4 % |
| Dumbarton |
6,530 |
-2 % |
| Covington |
6,296 |
0 % |
| Triangle |
6,283 |
14 % |
| Pimmit Hills |
6,264 |
2 % |
| Purcellville |
6,255 |
75 % |
| Bedford |
6,214 |
-1 % |
| Marion |
5,960 |
-6 % |
| Bensley |
5,951 |
9 % |
| Ettrick |
5,884 |
5 % |
| Dumfries |
5,672 |
15 % |
| Emporia |
5,577 |
-2 % |
| Fishersville |
5,499 |
10 % |
| Bridgewater |
5,479 |
5 % |
| Big Stone Gap |
5,146 |
6 % |
| Chamberlayne |
5,078 |
16 % |
| Luray |
4,941 |
1 % |
| Falmouth |
4,908 |
35 % |
| Bluefield |
4,897 |
-4 % |
| Strasburg |
4,875 |
21 % |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse |
4,747 |
24 % |
| Chincoteague |
4,502 |
4 % |
| Orange |
4,501 |
9 % |
| Woodstock |
4,347 |
10 % |
| Tazewell |
4,186 |
0 % |
| South Hill |
4,171 |
-5 % |
| Rocky Mount |
4,095 |
1 % |
| Richlands |
4,039 |
-3 % |
| Verona |
3,951 |
9 % |
| Loch Lomond |
3,796 |
11 % |
| Norton |
3,775 |
-3 % |
| Chesterfield Court House |
3,749 |
5 % |