MAKE YOUR MOVE

Top 10 Reasons Your Life Would Be Way Better In Roanoke

Just a tip, your life could be better. One tiny change and you could…cut your commute, be on a mountain or river two minutes after work, spend less but do more, afford a house, be a change-maker, and have a family while enjoying freedom. It’s simple…make your move.

#1 – Insane Outdoor Culture : Voted Top Mountain Town and Top Adventure Town three years in a row by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine! Why? 1000+ miles of trail, two largest rivers in the state, 1.2 million acres of public land, 32 miles of paved urban trails, 70 square miles of lake – all just minutes from the urban core. Roanokers can’t wait to show off our outdoor assets, connect with our community.

#2 – Cost of Living: The cost of living is 8% below the national average. Groceries, gas, housing, utilities all cost less. That means more disposable income. Calculate Your Savings.

#3 – Arts With a Capital A: Our community places a BIG priority on public art, arts festivals, local artisans, live music, our symphony orchestra, the renowned Taubman Museum of Art, and more. Connect with the arts.

#4 – Affordable Housing: Penny Hoarder magazine named us one of the Top Cities that Millennials Can Afford and Actually Want to Live In. Our housing costs are 16% below the national average. You could actually own a house here!

# 5 – Live Large for Less: We have countless award-winning chefs, fine dining restaurants, speakeasys, breweries, cocktail lounges, and dozens of music venues. The best part? You can enjoy it all without breaking the bank.

#6 – We Got Jobs!: 8,489 job listings open on our regional jobs board right this minute, to be exact. Roanoke is one of the most diverse economies in Virginia. Every industry is represented. Healthcare, advance manufacturing, tech, biotech, tourism, finance, logistics…you name it.

#7 – Ride Your Bike (or Walk) Everywhere: Thanks to our 32 miles of connected paved urban trails, and great sidewalk infrastructure, you can walk or bike anywhere in the urban core, stopping along the way at breweries, restaurants, ice cream shops, climbing gyms, and parks.

#8 – Root for the Home team : If you’re a sports fan, we have minor league baseball, lacrosse, and hockey teams. And we’re smack in the middle between UVA and VT for epic tailgating.

#9 – Find Your People Easy : Networking. Certifications. Mixers. Professional Development. You can get it all with any number of diverse local clubs and groups that are uber-welcoming. Join the Roanoke Regional Professional Network (it’s free!).

#10 – Location, Location, Location: Roanoke is within a days’ drive of 2/3 of the US population. Charlotte and Richmond are just a few hours away; Atlanta, Nashville and NYC just seven hours away. And you can get direct flights and trains to all of them!