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New River, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Radford city County
New River, VA
At a Glance
How New River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New River a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New River residents earn a median household income of $39,196 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,674. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New River is $143,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,350. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
New River reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,146/100K.
Education
62.6% of adults in New River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.