At a Glance
Median Income
$78,365
$33,804 per capita
Home Value
$93,600
Zillow: $221,103
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Max Meadows a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.5% (25% above 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 $221,103. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
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 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population582
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,365
Per Capita$33,804
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty20.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$786
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$221,103
Housing Units232
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
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.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.