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Riner, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Radford city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,037 Population 710/sq mi density
$87,230 Median Income $37,471 per capita
$353,000 Home Value $335,844 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 2,114 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,230 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$353,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Riner, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,230
16% above
$37,471 per capita
Home Value
$353,000
25% above
Zillow: $335,844
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
2,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
9% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Riner Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
125%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riner a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riner residents earn a median household income of $87,230 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,471. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% 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 Riner is $353,000 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,844. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Riner reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,114/100K.

Education

36.8% of adults in Riner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riner has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°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.

Data Overview

People

Population1,037
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,230
Per Capita$37,471
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039

Housing

A
Home Value$353,000
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$335,844
Housing Units313
Rent Burden38.3%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property2,114/100K

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,739/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,034 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Riner was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.