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WHY SURRY?

Surry County is where opportunity meets quality of life. It offers natural beauty, thriving industries, and welcoming communities. With top-rated schools, affordable living, and a diverse economy spanning manufacturing, healthcare, construction, infrastructure, agriculture, and the arts, Surry is a place to build a career, raise a family, and feel at home—surrounded by Blue Ridge views, award-winning wineries, and vibrant downtowns.

WHY SURRY?

Education & 

Career

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Our communities are welcoming, safe, and connected. Excellent schools, higher education options, and active civic organizations make Surry a place where families thrive and neighbors look out for one another.

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Explore the Surry County Lifestyle

Discover a life where mountain views meet modern opportunity, offering a top-ranked school system and a cost of living well below the national average. Whether you are exploring our local vineyards, hiking through three state parks, or enjoying close proximity to 13 major metro areas, you'll find the perfect balance of adventure and connection. From Dobson and Elkin to Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain, we invite you to live, work, and thrive in the heart of the Yadkin Valley.

Contact Us

Surry County Economic Development Partnership

484 Howard Woltz Jr. Way, Mount Airy, NC 27030

PO BOX 7128

336.401.9900 I blake@surryedp.com

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