Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA

Living in Gainsboro

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Bikeability 71
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Walkability 85
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 75
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 49
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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

8.8k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
42% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black51%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial9%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household42%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$29k Median Household Income +$3.4k (2010–19)
64% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$209k Median Home Value +$112k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$671 Median Monthly Rent +$219 (2010–19)
20% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Utility gas27%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gainsboro

United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52

Property Crime in Gainsboro

United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Roanoke City88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 3 0
Dec 37 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gainsboro

Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA

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Community High School
1 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA

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Hollins University
5 miles, N
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Roanoke College
6 miles, W
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Ferrum College
25 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA

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Airports

Airports near Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA

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