Neighborhoods near Grayson County High School in Independence, VA

In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwest Virginia, Elk Creek blends a deep country feel with access to modern-day necessities and amenities. “Elk Creek is a largely agricultural community in a beautiful valley,” says local Realtor Joan Collins of Collins and Associates, who has been in real estate for 23 years. “It’s rural with

Mouth of Wilson’s winding roads surrounded by pasture land and country homes cut through the Blue Ridge Highlands, a setting synonymous with Middle Appalachia living. “It’s a rural, agricultural area, and it's very sparsely populated,” says Joan Collins, broker and owner of Collins & Associates, who has 18 years of selling experience in the area.

Named for the two unincorporated communities it comprises, Speedwell-Cripple Creek offers a rural lifestyle in the heart of Appalachia. Once home to stone furnaces that melted down iron ore mined in the valley, Cripple Creek loosely carves out the northern border of the community and is a source of natural beauty and outdoor recreation in the

Troutdale, VA, nestled in the Appalachians, offers scenic beauty and outdoor recreation. Equestrian trails and the Appalachian Trail attract nature lovers. The area features highly rated schools and a peaceful rural setting.

Independence, VA, sits near the New River and outdoor attractions like Whitetop Mountain. The small town offers ranch-style homes and cabins, with hiking and water activities nearby. Grayson County High School is highly rated.

Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains near the North Carolina border, Galax celebrates its Appalachian heritage. The community is known as a hub for bluegrass and old-time musicians, who arrive each August for the popular Old Fiddlers’ Convention and come throughout the year to play downtown at The Rex Theater. Even the city’s name reflects

Marion, VA blends small-town charm with outdoor adventure. Its historic downtown and Hungry Mother State Park attract visitors. Residents enjoy local events and nature activities. The town provides access to the Appalachian Trail.

Ivanhoe, VA, nestled in the Appalachians, offers rural living near the New River. The area features New River Trail State Park and Jubilee Park. Carroll County Public Schools are highly rated. Wytheville provides nearby amenities.

Fries, VA, a former mill town on the New River, is now a quiet outdoor destination. It offers access to New River Trail and Grayson Highlands State Parks, attracting nature lovers and second-home buyers.

Sugar Grove, VA, is in the Appalachian Mountains with scenic trails and campsites. It has cabins and farms, and Sugar Grove Highway connects to Marion for dining and retail. Crime rates are lower than the national average.