Living in Virginia
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Virginia Housing, Demographics, State History and Leisure Activities
Welcome to our Virginia Relocation Resource Center!
We hope you'll find some interesting information about Virginia's
state history, tourist attractions and places to visit as well as
housing and demographic statistics and visit our referral links to state and local
government agencies.
Historical Facts and Points of Interest
Virginia, located in the southern U.S., is one of the
original 13 states of the Union.
The history of America is closely tied to that of Virginia, particularly during the Colonial period.
Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America and slavery was
introduced there in 1619. The surrenders ending both the American Revolution (Yorktown) and the Civil War
(Appomattox) occurred in Virginia. The state is called the "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S.
presidents were born in Virginia.
Seven of the first 12 U.S. Presidents were born in Virginia; namely, Washington, Jefferson, Madison, James Monroe,
William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Zachary Taylor. Then, more recently in the 20th century, there was Woodrow Wilson.
Points of interest in Virginia include Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington; Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson
and Stratford, the home of the Lees. Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy and of Virginia and Williamsburg was the
restored Colonial capital.
Housing Data and Demographics
The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau population estimate was 8,001,024 and the
homeownership rate was reported to be 68.7% as contrasted to the
national average of 66.9%. The median value of owner-occupied housing units
in 2009 was
reported to be $252,600 as compared to $185,200 nationwide.
For more Virginia housing
information, you may wish to contact one of these local real estate
agents for assistance.
Search all Northern Virginia homes for sale & Northern Virginia Condos from the Multiple listing system, Northern Virginia real estate - Northern Virginia MLS, Northern Virginia real estate articles & Northern Virginia real estate information.
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State and Local Governments
For information about Virginia's state capital, we have provided a link to the
Official Site for Richmond,
Virginia covering topics including city services, local programs, history, attractions and visitor resources.
For a link to the Commonwealth of Virginia, featuring information on
state government, employment, business, education and family matters,
you may wish to visit
The Official Site for the State of Virginia
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