Considering a Move to the Roanoke Valley?

Dated: April 24 2024

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Downtown Roanoke

Welcome to the Roanoke Valley!

This website is your one-stop shop for information on moving to the beautiful Roanoke Valley in Virginia. Whether you're coming for a new job, a change of scenery, or to be closer to family, we're here to help make your transition smooth.

Finding Your Place:

Settling In:

  • Utilities: Connect your essential utilities like electricity, gas, water, and internet. Providers can be found on the city or county websites.
  • City of Roanoke: https://www.roanokeva.gov/
  • Roanoke County: https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/
  • Salem, Virginia: https://salemva.gov/
  • Schools: Research Roanoke Valley's public and private schools for your children. School district websites typically have enrollment information. https://www.rcps.info/
  • Community High School: 345-1688, communityhigh.net Community School: 563-5036, communityschool.net
  • Faith Christian School: 769-5200, fcsva.com
  • Fit Learning Roanoke: 443-3748, fitlearningroanoke.com Greenvale School: 342-4716, tapintohope.org/program/ head-start-and-early-head-start
  • Mineral Springs Christian School: 890-4465, mineralspringschristianschool.com
  • New Vista Montessori School 342-1173, newvistamontessori.org
  • North Cross School: 989-6641, northcross.org
  • Roanoke Adventist Christian School: 798-6061, road2school.com
  • Roanoke Catholic School: 982-3532, roanokecatholic.com
  • Roanoke Valley Christian Schools: 366-2432, rvcs.info
  • Salem Montessori School: 387-1523, salemmontessori.org
  • Driver's Licenses & DMV: Transfer your driver's license and register your vehicles with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/.

Making it Home:

  • Jobs: If you're still looking for employment, Roanoke Valley offers a variety of opportunities. Check out resources like Indeed or LinkedIn for job listings, or visit the websites of major employers in the area.
  • Things to Do: Explore all the Roanoke Valley has to offer! From outdoor adventures in the Blue Ridge Mountains to vibrant culture and historic sites, there's something for everyone. Visit Roanoke's tourism website https://www.visitroanokeva.com/contact-us/ to plan your outings.
  • Local News & Events: Stay informed about what's happening in your community with local news outlets like WDBJ7 or The Roanoke Times https://roanoke.com/news/local/.
  • We hope this site helps you settle into Roanoke Valley and make it your new home!
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Dolores Farmer

Associate Broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier, REALTORS in Roanoke, VA....

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