If you are looking for a new place to call home with quaint country charm yet all the convenience of the bigger city, then you will want to consider moving to Davidson County, North Carolina.  The laid-back lifestyle is appealing to families with children and retirees from other parts of the country.  The more people learn about the area the more they want to relocate here.  Our home prices, low tax base and cost of living are extremely affordable by comparison to other areas in the country.  The weather is mild, the community is friendly and the location is perfect for day trips to the mountains or beaches for a quick get away or long weekend.

 The area has also continued to grow as more people are finding it a nice place to life with only a short commute to the larger cities of Winston-Salem, High Point and Greensboro.  Our larger lot sizes appeal to families with children.  We have a wide range of price points which makes the American dream of owning a home more of a reality.  With different markets in the country experiencing double digit inflation over the last five years; our local market has maintained a steady healthy growth.

Area and Location

Davidson County is located in the Piedmont Triad Area of North Carolina.  The country has a total area of 567 square miles and is bordered by Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph and Rowan counties.  The estimated population in 2004 was 153,775.  The county is divided into seventeen townships:  Abbotts Creek, Alleghancy, Arcadia, Boone, Conrad Hill, Cotton Grove, Emmons, Hampton, Healing Springs, Jackson Hill, Lexington, Midway, Reedy Creek, Silver Hill, Thomasville, Tyro and YadkinCollege .

The incorporated towns are Denton, Lexington, Midway, Thomasville and Wallburg.  Soon after its formation in 1822 from Rowan County, Lexington became the county seat.  Throughout Lexington’s history, the city has relied on its strength as a manufacturing hub for furniture and agricultural.  Davidson County has adapted to the changing employment conditions caused by the outsourcing of furniture manufacturing by embracing other avenues for revenue for the county such as racing motor sports, viticulture and tourism.

Landmarks

Lexington has many assets but on the top of the list would be its “famous barbeque”.  The first barbeque restaurant opened its door in 1919 and today there are over 20 barbeque restaurants in Lexington.  October is barbeque month in DavidsonCounty with events scheduled throughout the month culminating with the barbeque festival.  This festival attracts thousands of tourists and residents to our county in October each year.  For more information visit the link at www.barbecuefestival.com

Attractions

When you visit the town of Lexington stroll down Main Street and visit over 190 retail, service and professional business and community resources.  The square at the corner of Main and Center features the DavidsonCountyHistoricalMuseum located in the old courthouse.  Other places to see in the county are RichardChildressRacingMuseum for NASCAR enthusiasts, DentonFarmPark , Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookie Factory, Childress Vineyards and Winery, Bob Timberlake Gallery, and the Dempsey Essick Gallery.

High Rock Lake

High Rock Lake is located 9 miles south of Lexington on Route 8 and features 365 miles of shoreline dotted with weekend cottages and permanent homes.  The lake offers boating, swimming, skiing and fishing.  In the past few years, the BASS Masters Classic, the world’s most prestigious fishing tournament was held here.