Living in Pulaski County, Virginia
The cheapest place to buy in the NRV. Most people settle in the towns of Pulaski or Dublin, and Claytor Lake is the big draw.
Housing market
The median sale price in Pulaski County is $205,000, with most homes between $130,362 and $300,000.
Schools
Pulaski County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 66% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 16 restaurants & cafes and 8 grocery stores. The town center is somewhat walkable (18 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Parks & the outdoors
Pulaski County has roughly 10 parks nearby, with easy access to Claytor Lake State Park, New River Trail State Park. Park counts from OpenStreetMap; destinations are well-known local landmarks.
Local businesses
A sample of Pulaski County businesses from OpenStreetMap: grocery stores, restaurants, and the everyday places you look for first.
Grocery & markets
- Food City
- Food Lion — 1200 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Restaurants
- Big Belly Pizza and Subs — 1048 Memorial Drive, VA
- Chang Hua — 1056 Memorial Drive, VA
- Compadres Mexican Restaurant — 1106 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Domino's — 1022 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Ginza Asian Fusion — 1075 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Hardee's — 1032 Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Cafes & coffee
- Max on Main — 28 West Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy
- Martin's Pharmacy — 400 North Washington Avenue, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Walgreens — 901 Memorial Drive, Pulaski, VA 24301
Banks
- First Community Bank — 1001 Bob White Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Truist — 1105 Bob White Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
Auto services
- Tucks Collision & Restoration — 1001 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Gas stations
- Citgo
- Cougar Xpress
- Exxon
- Marathon — 1865 Bob White Boulevard, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Speedway — 640 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Convenience stores
- Citgo
- Gobble Stop — 4344 Count Pulaski Drive, Pulaski, VA 24301
- Speedway — 640 East Main Street, Pulaski, VA 24301
Business listings from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); hours and details change, so verify before you go. Own one of these? A claim/advertising option is coming.
Newcomer resources
Government & towns
Schools & enrollment
Getting around
Parks & the outdoors
Newcomer & community
Community & events
Year-round, the community turns out for the Claytor Lake Festival, Pulaski River Turtles baseball at historic Calfee Park, the downtown Pulaski farmers market.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Pulaski County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Manufacturing & factories
- James Hardie
- Phoenix Packaging
- Volvo Trucks New River Valley plant — Dublin, ~3,000+ employees
Government & public sector
- Pulaski County Public Schools
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Healthcare
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski serves the county; Level I trauma in Roanoke (~50 minutes).
Internet & remote work
Cable and fixed-wireless in the towns; fiber is limited in rural areas, so verify service at a specific address before you count on it for work.
Climate
NRV four-season climate with Claytor Lake moderating the immediate lakeshore.
Safety
A rural county with low-to-moderate crime concentrated in the town centers. Safety varies block to block, so check current local crime data before you decide.
By the numbers
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Pulaski County?
The median sale price in Pulaski County is $205,000, with most homes between $130,362 and $300,000.
What are property taxes like in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.74 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.74% a year).
How are the schools in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 66% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
Who are the major employers near Pulaski County?
Major employers include Volvo Trucks New River Valley plant (Dublin, ~3,000+ employees), Pulaski County Public Schools, Phoenix Packaging, James Hardie.
Where is the nearest hospital to Pulaski County?
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski serves the county; Level I trauma in Roanoke (~50 minutes).
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