Living in Vinton, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vinton · Census data 2020–2024
Vinton has 8,056 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $65,445 (30% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $190,900, the median rent is $992/month.
Vinton at a glance
- Population
- 8,056
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,445State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $190,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $992/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Vinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Vinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vinton the median home value is $190,900, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $992 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,329 a month in housing costs.
Vinton median household income
The median household income in Vinton is $65,445 and the income per person is $40,767. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Vinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,875
- Owner-occupied
- 58.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.3%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.15
Vinton demographics
- Population
- 8,056
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 3,655
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vinton ›
Education in Vinton
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Vinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vinton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.1%
Vinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 8,056 | $65,445 | $190,900 | $992 |
| Roanoke | 98,355 | $55,378 | $190,500 | $996 |
| Cloverdale | 3,208 | $79,975 | $359,900 | $921 |
| Stewartsville | 737 | $94,390 | $217,600 | — |
| Hollins | 17,097 | $77,456 | $244,300 | $1,193 |
| Laymantown | 1,626 | $88,401 | $285,200 | — |
| Cave Spring | 25,742 | $87,539 | $325,800 | $1,285 |
| Blue Ridge | 2,800 | $75,871 | $274,500 | $1,287 |
| Salem | 25,618 | $66,725 | $258,600 | $1,133 |
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What is the median household income in Vinton, VA?
The median household income in Vinton is $65,445, 30% 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 Vinton?
The median home value in Vinton is $190,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Vinton?
The median gross rent in Vinton is $992 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Vinton, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
What is the median age in Vinton?
The median age in Vinton is 37.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Vinton?
The average commute to work in Vinton is 26 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vinton?
The unemployment rate in Vinton is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vinton?
18.4% of adults in Vinton 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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