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Max Meadows, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Carroll County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
582 Population 127/sq mi density
$78,365 Median Income $33,804 per capita
$93,600 Home Value $211,482 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 2,634 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$78,365 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Max Meadows, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,365
4% above
$33,804 per capita
Home Value
$93,600
67% below
Zillow: $211,482
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
2,634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Max Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Max Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Max Meadows a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Max Meadows residents earn a median household income of $78,365 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,804. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 654 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Max Meadows is $93,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,482. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Max Meadows reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,634/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Max Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Max Meadows has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population582
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,365
Per Capita$33,804
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty20.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$786

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$211,482
Housing Units232
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property2,634/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,146 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Max Meadows was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.