Wasena, Roanoke, VA

Living in Wasena

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 45
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 46
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 64
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Schools 76
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Residents

8.7k Population -579 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
46% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black12%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value -$2.6k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$792 Median Monthly Rent +$254 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas47%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wasena

United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52

Property Crime in Wasena

United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Roanoke City88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump32%

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 Wasena

Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wasena, Roanoke, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wasena, Roanoke, VA

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Community High School
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Wasena, Roanoke, VA

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

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wasena, Roanoke, VA

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Airports

Airports near Wasena, Roanoke, VA

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