Vinton Authority

Vinton is a middle-income small town of 8,056 with home prices 2.0× below the Virginia median.

Vinton, Virginia

Vinton is a Virginia town in Roanoke County, Virginia, home to 8,056 residents. Households here earn a median of $65,445.

Definition and scope

Vinton is a chartered municipality within Roanoke County, Virginia, Virginia. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 6 and is part of the Roanoke, VA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Vinton has approximately 8,056 residents. The median age is 37.2 years. Roughly 59% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $190,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 90.4%
• Black or African American: 1.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
• Asian: 1.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Vinton is $65,445. Poverty rate stands at 10.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.6%. Educational attainment: 18.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Vinton:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Roanoke City Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Clifton Forge, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Vinton sits at an elevation of 1,101 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6b.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.