Advantages of Our Region
The City of Danville and Pittsylvania County are located in south-central Virginia along the North Carolina border, within a day's drive of two-thirds of the nation's population. An excellent highway system coupled with easy access to Interstates 40 and 85 make our region extremely well-suited to reach mid-Atlantic markets and international shipping facilities.
The City of Danville sits on the banks of the Dan River and is easily accessible from all directions as it rests at the crossroads of Routes 29 and 58. Historically, the Dan River was utilized as a catalyst for industry; now the river’s value rests in its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Pittsylvania County boasts a rich and colorful history spanning over 250 years. Virginia’s largest county, covering over 982 square miles, Pittsylvania offers many lakes and streams as well as a beautiful rolling countryside. Historical landmarks, wineries, craft shows, festivals, and motor sports venues offer diverse recreational opportunities.
While Danville and Pittsylvania County are renowned throughout the U.S. for their manufacturing heritage and relaxed lifestyle, the region is also one of the top 25 locations in the country for business. Business people from around the world are discovering the vast possibilities of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Accolades for our area include:
Places Rated Almanac magazine ranked Danville the 61st most affordable place to live in the United States with the 11th lowest housing costs and the 27th lowest crime rate, out of 351 metropolitan areas.
Industry Week magazine has named Danville as one of its Top 25 World Class Communities out of 310 United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
The American Association of School Administrators recognized the Pittsylvania County School Superintendent as an honorable mention award recipient of the 2003 President’s Technology Award. The AASA recognized the work of only 24 superintendents nationwide for their vision and leadership.
The U.S. Department of Education awarded Danville Public Schools an $8 million magnet school grant to develop a K-12 program emphasizing communications technologies, aerospace studies, and biotechnology.
The U.S. Department of Education recognized Sacred Heart School as a 2006 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School. Only 250 schools in the nation and 10 in Virginia received this prestigious designation.
