Radford city
Virginia

What stands out

If you had to describe Radford city in numbers, start here: homeownership is among the lowest in America (46%), natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 3% of American counties (3 of 100), and the average commute is in the bottom 10% of American counties (16 minutes). Within Virginia it ranks 11th of 133 counties for homeownership, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Radford city, Virginia. 16,379 people live here with you. The population grew 1.5% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +231).

Virginia has a graduated income tax with a 5.75% top rate that begins at just $17,000 of income, so most residents pay near the top rate. It does not tax Social Security and allows an age deduction of up to $12,000 for residents 65 and over. Northern Virginia's federal and defense economy produces incomes closer to the Washington suburbs of Maryland than to the rest of the state. Localities levy annual property tax on vehicles.

Money

The typical household here brings in $51,039 a year, lower than 77% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $54,027. Unemployment runs 3.5%, higher than 56% of American counties. 5% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 16 minutes each way.

Virginia takes 5.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,677 a year.

Home

The median home costs $261K, pricier than 59% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $968 a month. Property tax is 0.68% of home value, roughly $1,397 a year on that median home, lower than 67% of American counties. 46% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.5 per 1,000 residents, higher than 80% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 16 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.0 years, longer than 52% of American counties. There are 26 active physicians in the county, about 15.9 per 10,000 people. 6.8% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.34 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 88% of American counties. 93% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 6 points. 40% of eligible voters turned out. Under Virginia law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 54°F, highs near 66 and lows near 43, colder than 55% of American counties. About 35 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 3 out of 100, safer than 97% of American counties; the county has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 170 Mbps down, slower than 63% of American counties. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.