At a Glance
Median Income
$64,643
$40,734 per capita
Home Value
$179,400
Zillow: $278,533
Median Rent
$939/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
333/100K
2,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Vinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vinton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vinton residents earn a median household income of $64,643 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,734. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% 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 Vinton is $179,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,533. Median rent is $939/month, with 23.3% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Vinton reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,392/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Vinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vinton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,038
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,585/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,643
Per Capita$40,734
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$10,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,400
Rent$939
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$278,533
Housing Units4,023
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent333/100K
Property2,392/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault296/100K
Burglary222/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death15,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,095 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Vinton was founded in 1884.
The median home in Vinton was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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