At a Glance
Median Income
$73,588
$36,384 per capita
Home Value
$227,900
Zillow: $297,463
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.6% smoking rate
How Hollins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hollins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hollins a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hollins residents earn a median household income of $73,588 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,384. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,548 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hollins is $227,900 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,463. Median rent is $1,113/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
24.1% of adults in Hollins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hollins has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population17,005
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,975/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,588
Per Capita$36,384
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$10,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,900
Rent$1,113
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$297,463
Housing Units7,084
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death15,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,142 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hollins was built in 1975.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.