In West Virginia the hottest market

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Anonymous wrote:Healthcare is a growth market there, the WVU and Valley Health systems are growing a lot. Its a growth area, but that doesn't make the schools good, it just makes it cheaper for real estate. If you live in Loudoun you have access to Virginia colleges.

And yet every year, a dozen or so kids from most NoVA high schools go to WVU instead of Virginia schools.

dp.. but let's be honest, it's because they couldn't get into a better school.

I don't live in VA, btw.

I am an engineer who works closely with the Department of Energy and many large manufacturing firms, and I can assure you that I would MUCH rather higher an engineer from WVU than any Virginia school.

*Virginia Tech has entered the chat*

Is that so? Please, tell us more about the fantasy playing out in your head!

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Anonymous wrote:There’s a reason why Loudoun County, which abuts Jefferson County, is so much more valuable.

I mean, c’mon. It’s all relative. Loudoun County is the wealthiest county not only in the DMV but virtually the entire country. So that’s not saying much.

Jefferson County is the wealthiest in West Virginia by a good margin as well as the only county in the state where the median family income is higher than the national average. It’s not even remotely poor. And Jefferson High is respectable enough, ranked 67 out of 220 high schools in the DMV in US News’ new rankings, placing it ahead of many schools in both Fairfax and Loudoun. No, it’s not particularly diverse, but its AA representation of 8 percent is higher than many in the closer in counties as well.

Sure, healthcare isn’t great locally but it’s not like you need to travel by horse and buggy to get to the big city for any real problems. It’s also not too far to Winchester which has good healthcare.

We bought a great second home in Shepherdstown right at the start of covid. It’s gone up in value tremendously, not that we care. We don’t live there full time and our kids are out of school but the town and the surrounding area have a lot to offer. Shepherdstown is a liberal enclave (like Harper’s Ferry), it’s a college town with a pretty and historic downtown with several decent to good restaurants, and the people are quirky and friendly. There are worse places to live.

Winchester has “good healthcare” compared to WV, that is scary.

It’s pretty obvious that you have no idea what you’re talking about. No, the Mayo Clinic isn’t in Winchester but yes, for most things the facilities there are pretty good.

And what’s with lumping all of “WV” together anyway? Charles Town is 1 hour and 13 minutes from the White House. It’s 1 hour and 9 minutes to Inova Fairfax Hospital. Jefferson County is a far cry from Welch. It’s considered part of the Washington Metropolitan Area for Pete’s sake.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Healthcare is a growth market there, the WVU and Valley Health systems are growing a lot. Its a growth area, but that doesn't make the schools good, it just makes it cheaper for real estate. If you live in Loudoun you have access to Virginia colleges.

And yet every year, a dozen or so kids from most NoVA high schools go to WVU instead of Virginia schools.

dp.. but let's be honest, it's because they couldn't get into a better school.

I don't live in VA, btw.

I am an engineer who works closely with the Department of Energy and many large manufacturing firms, and I can assure you that I would MUCH rather higher an engineer from WVU than any Virginia school.

*Virginia Tech has entered the chat*

Is that so? Please, tell us more about the fantasy playing out in your head!

Virginia Tech grads are so full of themselves. Evidence submitted.

[Anonymous]

I'm sure it's not THE hottest market, but I went to a friend's weekend house right on the river and it was...so lovely. And cheap? They bought 3 lots and that was under 400k. Basically total privacy with river views and access. Loved it and semi considering it as a second home.

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There are no amenities, no decent groceries, not even high quality farms, no restaurants, no people similar to you. It’s a beautiful place to live - but you’ll be isolated and have to truck every creature comfort in.

[Anonymous]

A colleague who is very well traveled and an Ivy League graduate just bought a second home in West Virginia. I think people who are actually sophisticated are attracted to the natural beauty of the area, but DCUM posters are generally an insecure lot worried about doing anything that might affect their precarious social standing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Healthcare is a growth market there, the WVU and Valley Health systems are growing a lot. Its a growth area, but that doesn't make the schools good, it just makes it cheaper for real estate. If you live in Loudoun you have access to Virginia colleges.

And yet every year, a dozen or so kids from most NoVA high schools go to WVU instead of Virginia schools.

dp.. but let's be honest, it's because they couldn't get into a better school.

I don't live in VA, btw.

I am an engineer who works closely with the Department of Energy and many large manufacturing firms, and I can assure you that I would MUCH rather higher an engineer from WVU than any Virginia school.

*Virginia Tech has entered the chat*

Is that so? Please, tell us more about the fantasy playing out in your head!

If they want to “higher” an engineer. So, I’m guessing their own education is, shall we say, lacking in some fundamentals including proper use of the English language.

And no, “higher” when it should be “hire” is not a typo or fat finger mistake. It’s ignorance.

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Jefferson County is like the richest county in West Virginia, I believe.

But that’s a little like being impressed with the winner of the lowest sports division.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A colleague who is very well traveled and an Ivy League graduate just bought a second home in West Virginia. I think people who are actually sophisticated are attracted to the natural beauty of the area, but DCUM posters are generally an insecure lot worried about doing anything that might affect their precarious social standing. [/quote

Ooooo. An Ivy League well traveled person!? Who cares?

Even if there are tons of “sophisticated” people there, it’s not like there’s a “Finer Things Club” for them to interact.

THERE IS NOTHING THERE.

Oh, and the grocery stores are absolutely terrible.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:There’s a reason why Loudoun County, which abuts Jefferson County, is so much more valuable.

I mean, c’mon. It’s all relative. Loudoun County is the wealthiest county not only in the DMV but virtually the entire country. So that’s not saying much.

Jefferson County is the wealthiest in West Virginia by a good margin as well as the only county in the state where the median family income is higher than the national average. It’s not even remotely poor. And Jefferson High is respectable enough, ranked 67 out of 220 high schools in the DMV in US News’ new rankings, placing it ahead of many schools in both Fairfax and Loudoun. No, it’s not particularly diverse, but its AA representation of 8 percent is higher than many in the closer in counties as well.

Sure, healthcare isn’t great locally but it’s not like you need to travel by horse and buggy to get to the big city for any real problems. It’s also not too far to Winchester which has good healthcare.

We bought a great second home in Shepherdstown right at the start of covid. It’s gone up in value tremendously, not that we care. We don’t live there full time and our kids are out of school but the town and the surrounding area have a lot to offer. Shepherdstown is a liberal enclave (like Harper’s Ferry), it’s a college town with a pretty and historic downtown with several decent to good restaurants, and the people are quirky and friendly. There are worse places to live.

Winchester has “good healthcare” compared to WV, that is scary.

It’s pretty obvious that you have no idea what you’re talking about. No, the Mayo Clinic isn’t in Winchester but yes, for most things the facilities there are pretty good.

And what’s with lumping all of “WV” together anyway? Charles Town is 1 hour and 13 minutes from the White House. It’s 1 hour and 9 minutes to Inova Fairfax Hospital. Jefferson County is a far cry from Welch. It’s considered part of the Washington Metropolitan Area for Pete’s sake.

Actually, I do know what I am talking about. I lived in Harrisonburg and I know Winchester well. The facilities there are mediocre. And to brag about being over an hour away(not in typical NOVA traffic) from decent healthcare is ridiculous. Just own that WV is never going to be great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I moved to Jefferson county, WV after my divorce. And noticed that they are so many more new homes here, and don’t have to deal with any traffic like I did when I was in northern Virginia.

Gurl, bye.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure it's not THE hottest market, but I went to a friend's weekend house right on the river and it was...so lovely. And cheap? They bought 3 lots and that was under 400k. Basically total privacy with river views and access. Loved it and semi considering it as a second home.

there's a reason why it's so cheap. Cheap <> hot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Healthcare is a growth market there, the WVU and Valley Health systems are growing a lot. Its a growth area, but that doesn't make the schools good, it just makes it cheaper for real estate. If you live in Loudoun you have access to Virginia colleges.

And yet every year, a dozen or so kids from most NoVA high schools go to WVU instead of Virginia schools.

dp.. but let's be honest, it's because they couldn't get into a better school.

I don't live in VA, btw.

I am an engineer who works closely with the Department of Energy and many large manufacturing firms, and I can assure you that I would MUCH rather higher an engineer from WVU than any Virginia school.

VT gets ranked consistently as one of the top engineering schools in the country. UVA also comes in higher than WVU. WVU doesn’t even break the top 100 and accepts a whopping 89.8% of people who apply. Kids going to WVU couldn’t get into the VA schools especially for engineering.

+1 please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There’s a reason why Loudoun County, which abuts Jefferson County, is so much more valuable.

I mean, c’mon. It’s all relative. Loudoun County is the wealthiest county not only in the DMV but virtually the entire country. So that’s not saying much.

Jefferson County is the wealthiest in West Virginia by a good margin as well as the only county in the state where the median family income is higher than the national average. It’s not even remotely poor. And Jefferson High is respectable enough, ranked 67 out of 220 high schools in the DMV in US News’ new rankings, placing it ahead of many schools in both Fairfax and Loudoun. No, it’s not particularly diverse, but its AA representation of 8 percent is higher than many in the closer in counties as well.

Sure, healthcare isn’t great locally but it’s not like you need to travel by horse and buggy to get to the big city for any real problems. It’s also not too far to Winchester which has good healthcare.

We bought a great second home in Shepherdstown right at the start of covid. It’s gone up in value tremendously, not that we care. We don’t live there full time and our kids are out of school but the town and the surrounding area have a lot to offer. Shepherdstown is a liberal enclave (like Harper’s Ferry), it’s a college town with a pretty and historic downtown with several decent to good restaurants, and the people are quirky and friendly. There are worse places to live.

Winchester has “good healthcare” compared to WV, that is scary.

That Winchester hospital is fantastic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A colleague who is very well traveled and an Ivy League graduate just bought a second home in West Virginia. I think people who are actually sophisticated are attracted to the natural beauty of the area, but DCUM posters are generally an insecure lot worried about doing anything that might affect their precarious social standing.

LOL.. WVU and sophisticated do not belong in the same sentence.

I'll grant you that WVU has some nice natural beauty, but that doesn't make it sophisticated. The Somalian beaches are beautiful. Does that make them sophisticated?

-not a DC resident