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  About Loudoun County  

 
Demographics
Education (K-12)
Higher Education
Historic Towns and Villages
Strategic Location
Quality of Life
 

Demographics  

As one of the fastest growing jurisdictions in the Washington, D.C. region, Loudoun County serves as a key player in the area's prosperity.  The region's 5 million residents represent a tremendous market and provide a residential and employment base that is among the strongest in the nations in terms of purchasing power and technical skills.

Education (K-12)

Loudoun County residents have always demanded the best from our public school system, and the school system in turn has consistently delivered: SAT scores well above state and national averages, Loudoun County High School87% of our graduates continuing their formal education, with 80% going on to college.

Community-oriented elementary schools are the entry point to our system for children in grades K-5. Middle schools for grades 6-8 and high schools for grades 9-12 serve our older students.

For further information, visit the Loudoun County Public Schools.  

Higher Education  

Loudoun County, Virginia is fortunate to have a variety of very accessible and well-known Universities and Colleges all located on Route 7, creating a higher education corridor for Virginia. These institutions offer undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, specialized training, and research opportunities either on their campuses or onsite at business and corporate locations. These schools offer evening and weekend class times geared for working professionals, and many also offer courses online or via satellite.

Furthermore, Loudoun County is distinctive in that its educational leaders are willing to work together. Through the efforts of the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission's Education and Workforce Committee, local college and university deans and directors strive to develop programs at their respective schools that will complete or complement the programs of others in the county. As a result, the citizens of Loudoun County benefit from the greater educational opportunities provided through this important cooperative effort.

Historic Towns and Villages 

Main Street Loudoun (MSL) is a countywide program that helps volunteers implement economic revitalization and historic preservation efforts within their communities.  The main objective of the program is to help Loudoun’s communities preserve their sense of place while enhancing their economic vitality.  Modeled after the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Program, MSL is customized to help the entire county.  Only two other counties in the nation have similar programs: Oakland County, Michigan and Hamilton County, Iowa.

  • Loudoun communities online.  Many of our incorporated towns are ready to take you on a virtual tour.
Hamilton Middleburg
Hillsboro Purcellville
Leesburg Round Hill
Lovettsville Waterford

Strategic Location

In addition to wide open spaces and a fantastic lifestyle, Loudoun offers the top three real estate advantages: location, location, location!  Click here for more information.

Quality of Life

  • Cultural  Antiques, museums, and the arts. Loudoun’s heritage has much to offer.
  • Community Events  Find out about the annual events and community activities that make Loudoun a special place to be.
  • Equestrian Events  Find out about the equestrian events and activities that make Loudoun horse country.
  • Golf Courses  Loudoun is unmatched in access to championship golf. Loudoun golf not only offers course-side living, but great business deal-making opportunities.
  • Historical  Loudoun is extraordinarily rich in history. Our county has been at the crossroads of American history, from colonial times, through the Civil War, and beyond.
  • Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association  The people who know all there is to know about what to do and see in Loudoun County.
  • Recreation  Loudoun offers an incredible range of recreational opportunities. Canoe, kayak and swim the Potomac. Hit the links. Saddle up. Play ball. The Loudoun advantage is as much about the weekend as it is about work.
  • Shopping  Some would argue that shopping and recreation are one and the same. However you feel about it, Loudoun has great shopping in great abundance.
  • Weather  What’s it like in Loudoun during the summer? The winter? Right now? Find out about local conditions.
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