Gate City, VA Rankings

Gate City, VA is a small town located in Scott County. It has been ranked as one of the best places to live in Virginia according to BestPlaces.net. The rankings are based on cost of living, quality of life, education, job opportunities and more. Cost of living in Gate City is 1% lower than the national average and 8% lower than the Virginia average. Quality of life is 20% higher than the national average and jobs are plentiful with unemployment at 3%. Education is also highly rated with over 80% having a bachelor's degree or higher and students scoring above state averages on standardized tests. All these factors combine to make Gate City an excellent place to live for those who want a tight-knit community with access to all city amenities.

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