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Home Values & Income Chart
| Median Age (2000) | Median Household Income (2000) | Median House Value (2000) | |
| Lewisburg Ronceverte Alderson White Sulphur Springs Rupert Rainelle |
46.7 39.5 43.7 41.3 42 45.9 |
$27,857 $24,400 $26,694 $23,043 $20,250 $19,491 |
$125,200 $60,100 $65,000 $63,300 $52,000 $39,400 |
Real Estate
Greenbrier County's natural beauty and attractive quality of life make the area an extremely desirable place to live and do business. As a result, Greenbrier County is seeing an increase in residential and commercial expansion. Mostly rural in character, mini-farms and secluded tracts of land are becoming sought after as a retreat and solitude from nearby metropolitan areas.
The real estate community is made up of a variety of real estate companies, agents, appraisers and other experienced professionals to assist those looking to move into the area. A comprehensive Multiple Listing Service, handled by the Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors, is available to assist in the searching process.
New subdivisions are planned with an eye toward first time homebuyers and retirees, with housing prices ranging from $9,000 to several million dollars. The average price for a three-bedroom home falls in the $110,000 to $165,000 range. Newer homes run from $160,000 to $450,000. Victorians and antebellums are frequently put on the market, but prices vary widely depending on location and condition.
During the past few years, many home shoppers have purchased classic 19th century homes and restored their residences to vintage condition. For those who prefer a more rural setting, improved lots of considerable size have become available in several developments in the countryside. As much of the county is unzoned, it is always advisable to check with local real estate companies or the County Planning Commission to determine what areas may best serve the needs of newcomers.
The resort market has also found a niche with the expansion of The Greenbrier into a gated community known as The Greenbrier Sporting Club.
With the rental market seeing a rise in new units being built, rental housing, for the most part, is handled by the individual owner and not by real estate companies in the county.
The commercial real estate market is quite active with a combination of new businesses moving into the area and established business looking to relocate.
Health Care
The health care industry is estimated to be Greenbrier County's third largest employer. Local medical services and facilities not only provide care for area residents but for the surrounding counties as well. Greenbrier County is served by home health care agencies, respiratory care services, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and a hospice program. There are also emergency and rescue services in most areas of the county, with county ambulance services and fire departments in the communities of Lewisburg, Alderson, Anthony/Neola, Clintonville, Fairlea, Frankford, Northern Greenbrier, Quinwood, Rainelle, Ronceverte, Rupert, Smoot, Tri-County, White Sulphur Springs and Williamsburg. Below are some of the local medical facilities.
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center: This 122 bed acute-care medical/surgical hospital has more than 80 skilled physicians representing 21 specialties. A $9 million capital improvement and renovation project is underway that will include a diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization Lab and new MRI suite; a state-of-the-art, 12-bed Intensive Care Unit was completed in August 2003. The hospital also serves as a teaching facility for the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and hosts a family practice residency program.
Robert C. Byrd Clinic: This state-of-the-art primary and specialty care facility opened its new facility in 1997 on the campus of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. With 60 full- and part-time employees and more than 48,000 annual patient visits, the clinic offers a broad range of practice areas including pediatrics, family medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine and general/geriatric psychiatry. The medical staff is board certified and many have academic appointments at WVSOM as clinical faculty. A 16,400-square-foot geriatric assessment center is scheduled to open in 2004.
Rainelle Medical Center: This clinic serves patients in the western end of Greenbrier County and parts of Summers, Nicholas and Fayette counties. The center treats more than 9,000 patients a year and provides such services as family practice, internal medicine, minor surgery and has the largest black lung clinic in the state. The Center is also the supporting agency for the Rural Health Education Program providing rural educational experiences for students in many health professions.
The Greenbrier Clinic: Located in the West Virginia wing of The Greenbrier Resort, this facility is one of the country's leading diagnostic clinics. Its medical staff includes 13 internal medicine specialists. Each year, thousands of people visit to combine a relaxing, luxurious holiday with the Clinic's unparalleled service. While it is not necessary to stay at The Greenbrier during a clinic examination, the majority of patients choose to do so and take advantage of the resort amenities, including the three championship golf courses, tennis facilities, spa and gourmet cuisine.
Greenbrier Physicians: Established in 1971, this clinic has grown substantially since its inception - both in capability and personnel. The clinic houses some of the most advanced medical equipment available, including a fully accredited laboratory, X-ray, CT, mammography and bone density. Staff physicians represent specialties such as internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, vascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedic surgery and radiology. The facility is located next to Greenbrier Valley Medical Center and houses a full-service pharmacy.
Greenbrier Valley Cancer Center: Established in 1998, the center offers treatments including external beam radiation and three-dimensional conformal therapies.
Retirement
Why choose to retire in the Greenbrier Valley? The answer is simple: The Greenbrier Valley is one of those rare places offering a mix of qualities: a beautiful and healthy environment with a very low crime rate, affordable real estate, excellent healthcare facilities and active service organizations that work diligently to help their neighbors and improve the community.
Greenbrier County is a place that combines excellent recreational, environmental, cultural and historic advantages without the stresses of city life, yet city life is not far away. Via interstate highways, Greenbrier County is an easy day trip to destinations such as Richmond, Washington, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, and Cincinnati. We are also within a full day's drive of Chicago, New York and Atlanta.
For more information on retiring in West Virginia, visit www.retirewv.com.
Voter Registration
You are eligible to register to vote in West Virginia if you are:
- A resident of West Virginia and the county where you register.
- A U.S. citizen.
- At least 17 years old and 18 before the next general election.
- Not currently under conviction for a felony, including probation or parole, or a court ruling of mental incompetence. (Voting rights are restored when the term of conviction ends.)
You may register at any time. To be eligible to vote in a specific election, you must register 20 days before that election; in person, register at a convenient registration office. Take I.D. and proof of age; by mail, request an application from your county clerk or the Secretary of State.
If it is close to an election, registering at the county clerk's office is the best place to go to be certain you'll be on the books on election day. You may register at any of the following offices:
- The county clerk's office at your county courthouse
- Driver license offices
- Public assistance agencies
- Agencies which serve people with disabilities
- Marriage license offices (at county clerk's offices)
- Military recruiting offices
Drivers License Information
Lewisburg Regional Office
148 Maplewood Ave., Lewisburg, WV 24901
Phone: 1-800-642-9066 & 304-558-3900
Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Driver' License Testing: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5th Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
