South Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Living in South Washington Heights
Bikeability55
Walkability37
Commute60
Public Transit63
Affordability100
Public Safety44
Airports5
Hospitals54
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.5kPopulation+665 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
60%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black44%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$2.6k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation7%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$101kMedian Home Value-$21k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$671Median Monthly Rent+$180 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196930%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K46%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Washington Heights
United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52
Property Crime in South Washington Heights
United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Roanoke City88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump21%
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 South Washington Heights
Inland Flooding64
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
New Vista Montessori School
3 miles, SE
Roanoke Catholic School
3 miles, E
Bent Mountain Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near South Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Lewisgale Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Carilion Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near South Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
45 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
82 miles, S