Martinsville's Cost of Living and Quality of Life Lure Entrepreneurs of All Ages
Club House in Martinsville, VA
Looking for a place to put down roots? The Martinsville and Henry County area appeals to people of all ages‚ whether they’re searching for a fertile environment to grow a business or a scenic and affordable place to retire.
Newcomers Welcome
“This is a wonderful place for small businesses because of the low tax rate‚ and it’s a great place to raise a family‚” says Pam Joyce‚ broker and owner of Pam Joyce and Associates Realtor in Martinsville. “We’re also close to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.”
Low home prices add to Martinsville’s appeal. The average price of a home is between $90‚000 and $110‚000.
“You can buy a nice brick three-bedroom‚ two-bath ranch home for around $100‚000 to $110‚000‚” Joyce says. “We have all home styles and price ranges. A local builder is building some cluster homes that have been really successful with retirees because they don’t require yard work or maintenance. Most have been sold before they’re even built.”
Though people come to Martinsville and Henry County for different reasons‚ they agree on one thing: there’s no place they’d rather be.
“When you travel‚” Joyce says‚ “you come back home and realize you’re already living in one of the most beautiful places in the world.”
Retirement
Officials of King’s Grant assisted-living community believe seniors should remain active after they retire. For that reason‚ boredom is never a concern at the 120-acre Martinsville facility. There are trails for walking‚ lakes for fishing‚ and trips for concerts and museum exhibitions.
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