Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA

Living in Old Southwest

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Bikeability 71
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Walkability 76
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 64
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Schools 81
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Residents

7.7k Population +769 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
28% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black17%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household28%
Householder living alone62%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$285k Median Home Value +$151k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$702 Median Monthly Rent +$157 (2010–19)
18% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached31%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier58%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas37%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Old Southwest

United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52

Property Crime in Old Southwest

United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Roanoke City88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (67%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 44 3 2
Apr 53 3 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 Old Southwest

Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA

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Community High School
1 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA

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

Hospitals

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Airports

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