Living in Hollins, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hollins · Census data 2020–2024
Hollins has 17,097 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $77,456 (17% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $244,300, the median rent is $1,193/month.
Hollins at a glance
- Population
- 17,097
- Median age
- 43State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,456State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $244,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,193/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Hollins a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hollins
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hollins the median home value is $244,300, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,409 a month in housing costs.
Hollins median household income
The median household income in Hollins is $77,456 and the income per person is $37,892. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Hollins: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,195
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.37
Hollins demographics
- Population
- 17,097
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 6,816
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hollins ›
Education in Hollins
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Hollins have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hollins
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Hollins vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins | 17,097 | $77,456 | $244,300 | $1,193 |
| Cloverdale | 3,208 | $79,975 | $359,900 | $921 |
| Roanoke | 98,355 | $55,378 | $190,500 | $996 |
| Laymantown | 1,626 | $88,401 | $285,200 | — |
| Daleville | 3,797 | $103,056 | $370,100 | $1,793 |
| Vinton | 8,056 | $65,445 | $190,900 | $992 |
| Troutville | 475 | $63,750 | $221,000 | $1,537 |
| Salem | 25,618 | $66,725 | $258,600 | $1,133 |
| Blue Ridge | 2,800 | $75,871 | $274,500 | $1,287 |
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What is the median household income in Hollins, VA?
The median household income in Hollins is $77,456, 17% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hollins?
The median home value in Hollins is $244,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Hollins?
The median gross rent in Hollins is $1,193 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Hollins, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Hollins?
The median age in Hollins is 43 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Hollins?
The average commute to work in Hollins is 21 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hollins?
The unemployment rate in Hollins is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hollins?
26.1% of adults in Hollins have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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