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Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
Whether you like to fish, participate in water sports, or play on the shoreline, Smith Mountain Lake, VA can fill your need. Tucked into the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this “town” of 18,000 is populated largely by vacationers who fell in love with the scenery and the culture. The beautiful, manmade Smith Mountain Lake is fed by the Roanoke and Blackwater rivers, covering a full 32 square miles and creating plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.
Real Estate in Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake residents will warn you when you vacation that you might just fall in love and want to stay. Property in Smith Mountain Lake varies from large southern plantations to lakeside estates and everything in between. The weather, the small town atmosphere, and the central location make Smith Mountain Lake real estate a hot commodity. If you’re just looking to visit, rent one of the many vacation cabins that overlook the beautiful sunsets of Smith Mountain Lake. Nearly all homes for sale in Smith Mountain Lake are built well above the 100-year flood plain.
Attractions in Smith Mountain Lake
Such a beautiful and prominent body of water attracts many national events every year, including professional fishing tournaments centering on the populous striped bass. Five-hundred miles of well-kept shoreline make Smith Mountain Virginia’s most popular lake for wakeboarding, fishing, and swimming along the shore. For more land-based activities, Smith Mountain Lake features five popular golf courses. Also, Smith Mountain Lake State Park boasts many miles of beautiful, well-kept hiking trails along the lake and into the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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| Avg. people per household | 2.33 |
| Median age | 45.90 |
| Median age - men | 45.40 |
| Median age - women | 46.30 |
| # of businesses** | 270 |
| Total # employed** | 1,355 |
| White population | 8,089 |
| Black population | 424 |
| Hispanic population | 84 |
| Asian population | 10 |
| Hawaiian population | 1 |
| Indian population | 18 |
| Other population | 9 |
| Male population | 4,329 |
| Female population | 4,276 |
**According to 2003 Census




