Downtown, Roanoke, VA

Living in Downtown

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Bikeability 67
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Walkability 85
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 66
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 64
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Schools 95
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Residents

7.5k Population -603 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
34% Family Households -18% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black21%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household34%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$4.1k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$255k Median Home Value +$158k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$706 Median Monthly Rent +$187 (2010–19)
22% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier52%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown

United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52

Property Crime in Downtown

United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Roanoke City88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 3 0
Dec 36 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown

Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown, Roanoke, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown, Roanoke, VA

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Colleges

Colleges near Downtown, Roanoke, VA

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Hollins University
6 miles, N
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Roanoke College
6 miles, W
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Ferrum College
24 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown, Roanoke, VA

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Airports

Airports near Downtown, Roanoke, VA

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