Shawsville, VA Rankings

Shawsville, VA is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County. It has a small population that enjoys a peaceful and rural lifestyle. Despite its small size, Shawsville has been ranked highly in the BestPlaces rankings. This ranking system looks at factors such as cost of living, crime rate, housing costs, education levels, diversity and much more. In the 2021 rankings of cities and towns with populations under 25,000, Shawsville scored in the top 10 for Virginia with an overall score of 8 out of 10. This high score reflects the city's low unemployment rate, affordable housing costs and excellent public schools. Residents also enjoy plenty of outdoor activities in nearby parks and recreation areas like Claytor Lake State Park and Carvins Cove Natural Reserve. With its combination of safe streets, quality schooling and affordable living expenses, it is no surprise that Shawsville has earned such a favorable ranking from BestPlaces.

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