Living in Roanoke County, Virginia
The suburban side of the Roanoke Valley. Cave Spring and Hollins have settled neighborhoods and some of the metro's best-rated schools.
Housing market
The median sale price in Roanoke County is $310,000, with most homes between $225,000 and $416,125 (about $176/sqft). A typical home runs 3 bed / 1,728 sqft (built ~1977).
Schools
Roanoke County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 85% passing Math and 84% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 37 restaurants & cafes and 20 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Parks & the outdoors
Roanoke County has roughly 7 parks nearby, with easy access to Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, Appalachian Trail, Explore Park. Park counts from OpenStreetMap; destinations are well-known local landmarks.
Public parks & trails include Academy Street PArk, Andrews Park, App Trail Corridor Land, Arnold R Burton Complex, Bluestone Park, Bowman Park, Breckenridge Ballfields, Brookside Park. From county/city GIS.
Local businesses
A sample of Roanoke County businesses from OpenStreetMap: grocery stores, restaurants, and the everyday places you look for first.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion
- Kroger — 7223 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019
Restaurants
- Alejandro's Mexican Grill
- Bojangles' — 6065 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019
- Burger King — 114 Sheraton Drive, Salem, VA 24153-3003
- Chick-fil-A — 4802 Valley View Boulevard Northwest, Roanoke, VA 24012
- Domino's — 2362 Peters Creek Road Northwest, Roanoke, VA 24017
- Due South BBQ — 4521 Melrose Avenue Northwest, Roanoke, VA 24017
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks — 1309 Hershberger Road Northwest, Roanoke, VA 24012
Bars & breweries
- Parkway Brewing Company — 739 Kessler Mill Road, Salem, VA 24153
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy
- Kroger Pharmacy — 7223 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019
Banks
- Atlantic Union Bank — 7337 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019
- Bank of America
- Carter Bank & Trust
- First Citizens Bank
- Wells Fargo — 1344 Hershberger Road Northwest, Roanoke 24012
Auto services
- Priority Honda Service Center — 3311 Peters Creek Road Northwest, Roanoke, VA 24019
- RV Service Center
- Take 5 Oil Change
- The Lube Center
Gas stations
Convenience stores
- Circle K
- K Food Store
- Kroger
- Sheetz — 2703 Peters Creek Road Northwest, Roanoke, VA 24019
- Shell
- Tia Mart
Personal care
- Supercuts
Business listings from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); hours and details change, so verify before you go. Own one of these? A claim/advertising option is coming.
Newcomer resources
Government & towns
Schools & enrollment
Getting around
- RADAR / CORTRAN — Roanoke County curb-to-curb service.
Parks & the outdoors
- Roanoke County Parks, Rec & Tourism — Explore Park + Green Ridge Rec Center.
Community & events
Year-round, the community turns out for Vinton Dogwood Festival (April), summer events at Explore Park, Green Hill Park horse shows.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Roanoke County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Carilion Clinic
Government & public sector
- Roanoke County Public Schools
Major employers & offices
- Friendship
- Kroger / Food Lion regional operations
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Healthcare
Minutes from Carilion Roanoke Memorial (the region's Level I trauma center) and LewisGale Salem.
Internet & remote work
Cox and Comcast/Xfinity, with Glo Fiber expanding across the suburbs.
Climate
Mild four-season climate in the Roanoke Valley, a touch warmer than the NRV; about 42 inches of rain a year (NOAA, Roanoke).
Safety
Suburban and among the lower-crime jurisdictions in the metro; Cave Spring and Hollins are long-established family areas. Safety varies block to block, so check current local crime data before you decide.
By the numbers
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Roanoke County?
The median sale price in Roanoke County is $310,000, with most homes between $225,000 and $416,125.
What are property taxes like in Roanoke County?
Roanoke County's real-estate tax rate is about $1.09 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.09% a year).
How are the schools in Roanoke County?
Roanoke County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 85% passing Math and 84% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
Who are the major employers near Roanoke County?
Major employers include Carilion Clinic, Roanoke County Public Schools, Kroger / Food Lion regional operations, Friendship (senior care).
Where is the nearest hospital to Roanoke County?
Minutes from Carilion Roanoke Memorial (the region's Level I trauma center) and LewisGale Salem.
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