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Helpful Information for Your Illinois to Virginia Move

Moving from Illinois to Virginia? Virginia is located in the Southeastern region of the United States and is on the Mid-Atlantic Coast. Virginia was home to the first English settlement in North America. Jamestown was founded in 1607. Virginia was named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I. Agriculture and trade developed in the colony and tobacco was the major crop. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington's troops defeated the British on the Virginia Peninsula in a battle known as the siege of Yorktown. The defeat led to the surrender of British Troops and end of the war. Virginia became a state in 1788. Livestock and poultry are the state's most valuable source of agricultural income. Vegetable crops include potatoes, sweet potatoes and tomatoes. With large orchards, apples are the state's leading fruit crop. Virginia is also a leading producer of crab and oysters. Coal is mined in the western region of the state. Virginia also has a growing technology sector, with business for computer programmers, consultants, engineers and researchers generated by the federal government. Much of Virginia's terrain is hilly, and forested. The Blue Ridge Mountains run through the western half of the state. Principal cities include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Arlington. The population f Virginia is 8.3 million.

Virginia Weather

On average, there are 210 sunny days a year in Virginia. In the southeast, winters are usually mild, with warm humid summers. In the hilly, mountainous areas of the state, winters are colder. Average high temperatures in summer reach into the 80's. In winter, high temperatures average in the 30's. Annual rainfall is 40 inches per year, with 50 or more inches in the higher elevations of the mountains. Annual snowfall averages 11 inches with higher amounts in the mountains. Check here to find current weather conditions in Virginia.

Virginia Public Education

Virginia ranks 7th (as of 2016) in the nation for student achievement test scores. Virginia spends $10,955 dollars annually per student, just below the national average of $11,000 dollars per student. Virginia high schools graduate 85% of their students, above the national average of 83%. The schools have a student-teacher ratio of 14 students to 1 teacher. Teacher's average annual salary is $48,600 dollars. The state school system has 1.2 million students, 89,900 teachers, and 2,134 schools. Virginia has 9 charter schools with 1,200 students enrolled; representing .09% of the student population. The state education website can be found here: Virginia Public Education.

Virginia Public Colleges and Universities

Virginia ranks 10th (as of 2016) in the nation by US News annual survey of the nation’s colleges and universities. Virginia state funding allocates $4,911 dollars per full time student. Virginia has 15 public colleges and universities with a four-year program awarding a Bachelor´s Degree. The state has 24 two-year colleges offering an Associate’s Degree. The state system has 314,066 full time undergraduate students, with a student-faculty ratio of 15 students to 1 professor. The four-year colleges graduate 70% of their students within 6 years. Tuition and fees for in state residents costs $12,373 dollars per year, above the national average of $9,650. Room and Board fees average an additional $10,726 dollars, just above the national average of $10,440 dollars. For additional information check here: Virginia Public Colleges and Universities.

Virginia Outdoor Recreation

Virginia has 25 state parks, 9 state forests, and 1 wildlife refuges. Hiking in the state is popular with 895 miles of national recreational trails and hundreds more of state park trails to hike. Voted best hiking trail in Virginia, Old Rag Mountain Loop. For camping, Virginia has 54 federal campgrounds and 33 state campgrounds. Voted best campsite, by Travel and Leisure, Big Meadow Campground, Shenandoah National Park. For fishing, local waters offer Yellow Fin Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, Tautog, and Bass. Voted best fishing hole, Bear Creek Lake. For hunting, the most commonly hunted animals include deer, black bear, turkey and game birds. Boating is also popular with the local residents. Virginia has 234,052 registered boats. Best place for boating is Lake Anna. For golfers, Virginia has 427 golf courses to choose from. Golf Digest voted Kinloch as best golf course in the state. For winter recreation, the state has 4 ski resorts. Check here for more information about Virginia State Parks.

Illinois to Virginia Auto Transport Services

Need to ship a car from Illinois to Virginia? Check our partner site Illinois to Virginia Auto Transport to receive car shipping quotes from multiple auto transport companies. We only work with fully insured experienced and bonded auto transport carriers that provide secure and reliable service at reasonable rates. Auto transport fees and schedules depend on many factors that are not considered in by online quotes. The result is delays and hidden costs. The best way to receive accurate Illinois to Virginia auto shipping quotes and pick-up/drop-off schedules is to visit our partner site for more details.