Laurel Ridge, Blacksburg Metro Area, VA
Living in Laurel Ridge
Bikeability8
Walkability31
Commute91
Public Transit8
Affordability47
Public Safety95
Airports7
Hospitals40
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation+63 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Other7%
Education
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$1.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-14% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector55%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$272kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$307Median Monthly Rent-$82 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas8%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurel Ridge
United States45
Virginia30
Blacksburg Metro Area20
Montgomery County14
Property Crime in Laurel Ridge
United States48
Virginia39
Blacksburg Metro Area26
Montgomery County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel Ridge
Inland Flooding57
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurel Ridge, Blacksburg Metro Area, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurel Ridge, Blacksburg Metro Area, VA
Blacksburg New School
2 miles, E
Tall Oaks Montessori School
3 miles, S
Dayspring Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Gateway Christian School
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Laurel Ridge, Blacksburg Metro Area, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurel Ridge, Blacksburg Metro Area, VA
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
6 miles, SE
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
12 miles, S
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
15 miles, W
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Laurel Ridge, Blacksburg Metro Area, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
42 miles, N
Piedmont Triad International Airport
85 miles, S