Parksley, VA

Parksley is a small town located in Giles County, Virginia. The population of Parksley was 1,814 as of the 2010 census. The median household income in Parksley was $60,711 in 2009.

The town of Parksley is located at the junction of U.S. Route 11 and State Route 664, approximately east of Lynchburg and west of Charlottesville. The town is bisected by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north and south, respectively.

The primary industries in Parksley are agriculture and tourism; however, there has been a recent increase in real estate development due to its proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Charlottesville as well as its rural setting with plenty of outdoor activities available nearby such as hiking, biking, fishing, hunting and skiing.

There are currently nine real estate companies active in the market place for properties within Parksley including: Keller Williams Realty (3), Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (2), RE/MAX Results (1), Century 21 Real Estate (1), Dominion Realty Group (1) and First American Title Company (1).

In terms of housing types available for purchase within Parksley there are single family homes ranging from $130K to $250K; duplexes from $130K to $200K; condos from $150K to $350K; townhomes from $160K to $290K; apartments from studios up to four bedrooms ranging from$175-300/month; plus commercial properties such as office buildings, warehouses and retail spaces that can be leased or sold.

When it comes to schools within the community there are six elementary schools including: Parkleys Elementary School which serves grades K-5th; Giles County Middle School which serves grades 6-8th; Giles County High School which serves grades 9-12th; Liberty Christian Academy which provides an accredited Christian education for students Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.; plus two secondary schools - Liberty High School serving grades 7-12th while Blue Ridge Community College has a campus located just outside of town that offers associate degrees & certificates programs in business administration & information technology along with several vocational programs such as welding & automotive repair along with transfer options into four year universities such as Virginia Tech or James Madison University .

When it comes to shopping opportunities there are several small businesses located within the community including: Parkleys General Store which sells groceries along with items for home improvement & repairs along with clothing & accessories;; Main Street Pharmacy which stocks over 400 medications including over 60 specialty medications;; R&R Auto Sales where you can find cars & trucks along with parts & accessories;; Tractor Supply Company where you can find tools & equipment for farming,, gardening,, carpentry,, etc.; Plus several other businesses scattered throughout the community like Ace Hardware , Starbucks , Subway , etc..

Parksleys most popular attraction is naturally its location close proximity both major metropolitan areas - Richmond VA and Charlottesville VA - making it easy for residents commute into work each day while also having access to world class tourist destinations like Colonial Williamsburg VA , Monticello VA , Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Estate , George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate among others . Other attractions close by include Natural Bridge Caverns National Monument just 30 minutes away while Shenandoah National Park is only 45 minutes away via US Route 11 . There are also numerous outdoor recreational opportunities available nearby such as fishing at Lake Gaston or trout fishing at Big Creek Reservoir ; hiking on trails like Indian Run Trail or Devils Backbone Trail ; mountain biking at Skyline Drive ; whitewater rafting on the New River Gorge ; kayaking on Lake Anna ; horseback riding at Foxfire Riding Stables among others .