History, leisure, and adventure abide in Virginia, where rolling hills and sunny beaches give way to charming towns and boardwalks along with the polished manors of presidents, museums, memorial sites. Virginia welcomes those seeking to learn about the land’s history and natural beauty while enjoying Virginia’s contemporary culinary, music, and art scene.
Aside from offering plenty to do and see, Virginia is a great place to call home. According to Homeia.com, Sharecare's Community Well-Being Index ranks Virginia #11 out of 50 based on factors such as community, economic security, access to healthcare, financial stability, positive social interaction, and purpose. Forbes has ranked Virginia as one of the best places for business, noting that 23 Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Virginia, and Virginia has been named the Top State for Business by CNBC more often than any other. With 39% of workers' having a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Virginia is home one of the best-educated workforces in the country with the nation’s third-highest concentration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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