Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA
Living in Old Southwest
Bikeability71
Walkability76
Commute78
Public Transit58
Affordability100
Public Safety41
Airports5
Hospitals53
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.7kPopulation+769 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
28%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black17%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household28%
Householder living alone62%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$285kMedian Home Value+$151k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$702Median Monthly Rent+$157 (2010–19)
18%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached31%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas37%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Old Southwest
United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52
Property Crime in Old Southwest
United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Roanoke City88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Old Southwest
Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA
New Vista Montessori School
1 miles, N
Bent Mountain Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Community High School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA
Radford University-Carilion
1 miles, NE
Roanoke College
6 miles, W
Hollins University
6 miles, N
Ferrum College
23 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA
Carilion Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Lewisgale Medical Center
5 miles, W
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
19 miles, S
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Old Southwest, Roanoke, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
48 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
80 miles, S