Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Living in Washington Heights
Bikeability59
Walkability23
Commute64
Public Transit58
Affordability100
Public Safety30
Airports5
Hospitals54
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.7kPopulation+578 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
56%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black52%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$2.3k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation6%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value-$1.1k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$730Median Monthly Rent+$202 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas1%
Utility gas50%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington Heights
United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52
Property Crime in Washington Heights
United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Roanoke City88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington Heights
Inland Flooding63
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Hopetree Academy
3 miles, W
New Vista Montessori School
3 miles, SE
Blue Ridge Autism & Achievement Center
3 miles, NE
Roanoke Valley Christian Schools
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Lewisgale Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Carilion Medical Center
5 miles, SE
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
22 miles, S
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
44 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
83 miles, S