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2023 Best Places to Live in the Roanoke Area

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  1. #3 Best Places to Live in Roanoke Area.

    Salem

    Suburb in Virginia,

    95 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Salem is a charming town. It has a small town feeling of community while offering residents many of the positive amenities of a more urban city. It has a wealth of history, eclectic food and drink offerings, small breweries, a coffee shop where they roast their own beans, an excellent school system, wonderful entertainment options, quality...The city government officials are approachable for dialogue and community input. The community at large is warm and welcoming to new residents. Salem residents and businesses look after one another in times of need. There are many options for places of worship, small business spaces with growth potential, green spaces, and welcoming to innovative ideas and businesses. The school athletics, music programs, academic and social organizations are highly supported by the community members whether the residents have children involved or not. Roanoke College is located Salem. It’s a great place to reside..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 25,335,

  2. #5 Best Places to Live in Roanoke Area.

    Roanoke

    Town in Virginia,

    310 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Roanoke is a lovely space to live for the lovers of outdoor culture, mellow life and opportunities for growth. This isn't the city for the club or party life, but for niches, lounges & 'bubbles'. The...This is simply because it is a core facet of Roanoke's culture - small groups so enmeshed in their groups & pockets, they are often unaware of the other little thriving worlds around them. Roanoke's...It's a city for retirees, families & young entrepreneurs & career professionals. The thriving industries are healthcare, manufacturing, life science and beverage/brewing. If proactive in your pursuit....

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    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Population: 99,578,

  3. #8 Best Places to Live in Roanoke Area.

    Rocky Mount

    Town in Virginia,

    32 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Works Here says I moved from Maryland to Rocky Mount Va back in 2006, it was amazing to see how friendly people are. It is a slower pace of life, which I love. It is a small town, but for more restaurant variety,....

    Read 32 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Population: 4,863,

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