Grissom, Blacksburg, VA
Living in Grissom
Bikeability
79
Walkability
36
Commute
98
Public Transit
60
Affordability
100
Public Safety
85
Airports
7
Hospitals
47
Colleges
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
88
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.6k
Population
+2.3k (2010–19)
31 y
Median Age
-
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years47%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black7%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone26%
Economy
$75k
Median Household Income
+$32k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector53%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$362k
Median Home Value
+$142k (2010–19)
25%
Built 2000 or Later
$848
Median Monthly Rent
+$171 (2010–19)
42%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Grissom
United States45
Virginia30
Blacksburg Metro Area20
Montgomery County14
Property Crime in Grissom
United States48
Virginia39
Blacksburg Metro Area26
Montgomery County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grissom
Inland Flooding39
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grissom, Blacksburg, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grissom, Blacksburg, VA
St John Neumann Academy
1 miles, S
Dayspring Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Tall Oaks Montessori School
3 miles, W
Gateway Christian School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Grissom, Blacksburg, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grissom, Blacksburg, VA
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
2 miles, S
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
10 miles, SW
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
19 miles, NW
Lewisgale Medical Center
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Grissom, Blacksburg, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
45 miles, N
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
66 miles, E
Piedmont Triad International Airport
81 miles, S