Westmoreland County's wide-open waters, rolling fields and vast forests are a welcome alternative to the clutter and congestion of nearby metropolitan areas. Here, you can leave work and be on your boat in minutes.

More and more business owners, executives and telecommuters arenít waiting for vacation, retirement or even the weekend to get on with enjoying life. Our gentle rural tidewater lifestyle combined with a skilled, low cost workforce only 80 miles from the nation's capital add up to a compelling relocation package . . . now!

Real Estate
You can buy an antebellum manor the size of a suburban subdivision for a fraction of what you paid for your metropolitan home.

The abundance of affordable waterfront property makes our county particularly attractive to telecommuters, business owners and executives seeking work-life balance, vacation homebuyers and retirees.

Outdoor Recreation
With a gentle climate, over 5,450 acres of nature preserves and 250 miles of shoreline along Chesapeake Bay tributaries, Westmoreland County offers abundant, year-round outdoor recreation opportunities like fishing, boating, hunting, birding and cycling minutes from your home or office.

Low Traffic, Low Crime, Low Taxes
Lack of congestion and crime along with low taxes leaves you the time and money to enjoy Westmoreland Countyís remarkable natural and historic amenities with your family and friends. Get the lowdown on our low traffic, low crime rate and low taxes.

History
Westmoreland County breathes life into its history. Distinctive structures representing many architectural styles are available for restoration and adaptive reuse. National Register historic sites are more than museums, they are working farms and plantations, a vital part of our economy and an outlet for community minded volunteerism.