Patrick is in the Army and was placed on the foot. Monroe in Hampton VA. He lived off base in a nearby apartment with his wife and two children Janie. The base is in the water and loved to fish there. He received military orders overseas and the family moved to Korea for 2 years. When the tour ended he was sent then to the foot. Eustis in Newport News VA which is only 18 miles from Fort. Monroe. Quickly returned to their fishing routine of his favorite pier. He liked the area so much he decided to keep the family here and bought a house in nearby York County VA.

This is the subject of this brief article. It is intended to provide an overview of the reasons why so many people, military and civilian, are choosing to live and buy homes in Hampton, Newport News, York County, Virginia and Williamsburg.

These cities are part of a regional metropolitan area of ??the composition of other large cities are divided into two sides separated by water. This area of ??land formerly best known, and still sometimes referred to as Tidewater is called Hampton Roads. That is separated by water on two sides, which are considered local. One side has a couple of cities known as Norfolk and Virginia Beach is called the south. And the other is the focus of this brief article is known as the Virginia Peninsula. The main cities are Hampton, Newport News, York County and Williamsburg.

HAMPTON The city of Hampton is located between Williamsburg Bridge and the tunnel that goes to Norfolk & VA Beach in the south. Hampton real estate is home to several major companies, such as Fort Monroe, Langley Air Force Base and NASA Langley Research Center, a center for aeronautical research. But the arts and culture also are many. The city is the Phoebus community center has a rich history of arts, entertainment and architecture. And the common events like NASCAR races at Langley Speedway and live music in the parks and the annual Hampton Jazz Festival are very popular Hampton real estate owners and visitors.

Many families are attracted to live and buy a home in Hampton, because of its numerous schools and colleges, including Hampton University and Thomas Nelson Community College. Others are attracted by real estate Hampton city's proximity to the beaches of the city and the world Buckroe Beach VA known, which is about 40 minutes by car. There are many other job opportunities mentioned above, and shopping for residents of Hampton. The city has the homeowner's taxes are very reasonable.

Newport News, Hampton and Newport News are only separated by a line from the city. Newport Real real news is on the north bank of the James River where the river empties into the Chesapeake Bay. The city dates back to early 1600. Today, real property Newport News has two historic districts, Hilton Village and the Upper North End  Huntington, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For entertainment, visitors and residents can enjoy the owners of a wide range of activities in Newport News Park, with two golf courses among its 8,000 acres. Newport News is currently in a renewal, that attracts buyers, even more than real assets of Newport News. Since also in the peninsula, surrounded by water, many of enjoying life by the sea and mild climate that offers city location along the James River. Others are attracted to Newport News real property due to employment opportunities for the city, including a great builder of ships and military installations. Newport News also has places of higher education, shopping centers and a major center for technology research.

YORK COUNTY The County was established in 1634 as one of the eight original counties of Virginia. Now its 108 square kilometers will serve as a very quiet community, and relaxation. The nearby cities are Hampton and Newport News. This makes the York County real estate an ideal choice for travelers to these areas. Economy of the region is linked to the vast military-industrial complex that characterizes the entire area of ??Hampton Roads. However, still clings to its early maritime heritage. Shipbuilding and seafood processing continue to thrive along the James and York rivers. And with the costs of the combined rivers running for more than 200 miles, real estate in York County remains an ideal choice for water lovers.

Real Estate in York County is part of the Historic Triangle of Virginia, along with Williamsburg and Jamestown. Yorktown City sits on the northern end of Colonial Avenue. This is a scenic byway that connects the three points in the Historic Triangle. Many families are attracted to York County real estate by the ten elementary schools, four secondary schools and seven secondary schools serving the youth of the region. Others buy real estate in York County because of the scenic nature of the province, good weather and relatively low cost of living.

WILLIAMSBURG When it comes to major attractions, there is nothing in the region exceeds Williamsburg. The city is a great place to buy real estate. The city is considered a luxury resident population owns a home. It is a total of almost 12,000. But this is small compared with the 4 million tourists a year visit Colonial Williamsburg. The attraction is an interactive restore original state capital and the life of the first settlers in Virginia, who were among the first to settle the nation. Other popular destinations include Williamsburg area theme parks Busch Gardens, Water County USA, Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg Winery, and the city center shopping outlet.

This was a summary of the main cities that make up the Virginia Peninsula. The peninsula has a mild four season climate. This means that outdoor activities can be enjoyed all year round. The weather in the Hampton Roads area is temperate and seasonal. Summers are hot and humid with cool evenings. The average annual temperature is 70 ° F with the yearly average winter snowfall of 6 inches and an average annual rainfall of 47 inches. This makes it a great place to travel from north to everyone looking to escape the brutal winters. And also a great option for people in the West looking to escape the desert summers.

The courses of water known as Hampton Roads is one of the largest natural harbors in the world, and incorporates the mouths of the Elizabeth River and James River with several smaller rivers and empties into Chesapeake Bay near its mouth leading to the Ocean Atlantic. This is at the heart of the main attraction of the Virginia Peninsula and Southside Hampton roads. They are boaters and fishermen, and a paradise for beach lovers.  Forget Florida or California, the Peninsula and Hampton Roads has everything they have with the exception of the palms and the high cost of living.

The area is home to a large military presence and major employers such as Fort Monroe, Langley Air Force Base, Langley Research Center of NASA, Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard formally, and the Navy, feet, Eustis a wide range of commercial and industrial enterprises.

There are a variety of options for higher education as Hampton University and Thomas Nelson Community College serves as the community college. Newport News Christopher Newport University has a public university. Other nearby public universities include Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University and the College of William and Mary.

This metropolitan area is served by two airports. Newport News  Williamsburg International Airport, located in Newport News and Norfolk International Airport in the south. However, the principal of the Virginia Peninsula is the Newport News  Williamsburg International Airport. The airport is experiencing a 4th year of registration, double-digit growth, which is one of the fastest growing airports in the country. The airport currently has seven airlines that provide nonstop service to twenty five destinations throughout the country.

Public transport in the Peninsula, the south and along the Hampton Roads is served by a regional bus service called Hampton Roads Transit. The main roads of the peninsula are Mercury Blvd, which runs along Hampton and at one point had the most restaurants and cafes across the country. The other is Jefferson Ave, which runs the entire length of Newport News. All Hampton Roads region is served by the I-64 and I-664 interstate system the primary method to travel back and forth between the Peninsula and Southside Virginia Beach.

Finally, the Hampton Roads area has recently been selected as one of the best places to live in the country. Due to a high military presence, which includes Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, the area remains a popular option for retirees. It is also for this reason that the area has enjoyed some insulation from some of the economic crisis in the economy, including the housing market. It is also consistently below the national average in comparison with the cities of population equal to the time of the crime and unemployment rates.

This is also the very beautiful landscape surrounded by water, and the thousands of properties facing the sea. There is a very rich culture and lively nightlife. If you come for business or pleasure, the Virginia Peninsula and Hampton Roads metropolitan area, has it all.