Union, West Virginia
Population: 566
Located in Monroe County
South of White Sulphur Springs, in the heart of Mercer County is the small town of Union with just under 600 residents. This is a place where folks leave their keys in their cars and their front doors unlocked because they know they are safe. Winding country roads are ideal for scenic Sunday drives, but people in Four Seasons Country (which is what Mercer County is known as locally) who want to travel from place to place quickly and efficiently have access to a transportation system that includes modern highways, an airport, bus service and passenger trains. In fact, this region lies within a 500-mile radius of 50 percent of the U.S. population. Looking for a good place to educate the students of the future? Look no further than Mercer County, and its neighbor Tazewell County. The two counties include four colleges that provide ample opportunity for lifelong learning - Concord College and Bluefield State College in West Virginia and Bluefield College and Southwest Virginia Community College in Virginia. Outdoor enthusiasts might have difficulty choosing among the many activities made possible by the area's rugged mountains and rushing rivers. Every season offers its own opportunity for enjoying the natural beauty of Four Seasons Country. Whitewater rafting, kayaking, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, golf, and bird watching in the spring, summer and fall are joined by skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Housing that is both attractive and affordable may sound too good to be true, until you visit Four Seasons Country. The cost for a 1,500-square-foot home ranges from $25,000 to $190,000, and buyers can find 3,000- to 3,500-square-foot homes for anywhere from $80,000 to $400,000. The variety of properties available is as appealing as the price. Newer developments feature upscale housing on small lots, larger properties that offer priceless views of colorful hillsides and lush valleys, and planned unit developments. Whatever design you choose, the climate will make it easy for you to surround your home with brilliant flowers, healthy shrubs and trees that provide shade in the summer and splashes of color in the fall. Whether your time is spent enjoying the view from a porch rocker or taking in all that Union has to offer, your mind will be put at ease with the knowledge that you come to an area with a surprisingly low cost of living and one of the lowest crime rates in the nation.
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