Vinton, VA, is a small town—just over three-square miles—in the Roanoke area. Originally known as Gish's Mill, it expanded over time, becoming the thriving community it is today. Vinton is a great place to call home.
Vinton has a population of around 8,100, with the median age being about 40. The median household income is just under $50,000 per year, and the median property value is $148,000, with more than half of the local population owning their own homes. Browse the latest real estate listings in Vinton, VA.
Children in the Vinton area attend Roanoke County Public Schools. There are two elementary schools that serve students, from preschool to grade 5. For grades 6 and above, students attend William Byrd Middle School and High School—two separate schools which share a campus.There are also several colleges and universities near Vinton, including a Virginia Tech campus in Roanoke, as well as Virginia Western Community College.
While some residents commute to jobs outside Vinton, many people live and work in town. The biggest industries in Vinton include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
There are plenty of great things to do in and around Vinton. Stewart Knob Overlook has both a hiking trail and a horse trail, while Wolf Creek Greenway has trails for hiking and biking. From April to December, you can visit the Vinton Farmers' Market. A variety of vendors sell everything from fresh produce to fresh eggs to homemade jams and baked goods to houseplants, and much more.
This is just a taste of what the Vinton area has to offer. Want to explore more of our incredible region? Check out our Live Local page for our agents' favorite places to eat, drink, play and shop. And if you're ready to make the move to this lovely community, contact us, and let us help you find the home of your dreams.
Vinton is a small town located in the Roanoke area that covers just over three square miles. It was originally established as Gish's Mill before evolving into the community it is today.
Homes in the community have an average size of 1,933 square feet and an average age of 43 years. Residential properties typically stay on the market for an average of 59 days with prices starting at 84,950 dollars and reaching up to 675,000 dollars. The average price for a home in the local market is 346,284 dollars.
Prospective buyers can find diverse property types including land, townhouses, condos, and multi-family units. Popular neighborhoods in the region include Wolf Creek, Starkey, Parkway Place, Kings Crest, and The Village At Tinker Creek. Many other subdivisions such as Aftons Meadow, Beaver Dam, Falling Creek Estates, and Lynn Haven Place also provide residential options.
Education is provided through Roanoke County Public Schools, with two elementary schools serving students through the fifth grade. For secondary education, students attend William Byrd Middle School and William Byrd High School, which are two separate schools that share a campus. Nearby higher education resources include Virginia Western Community College and a Virginia Tech campus in Roanoke.
The largest industries for employment in the area are manufacturing, retail trade, healthcare, and social assistance. While some residents commute to jobs outside the community, many individuals live and work directly within the town.
The community offers several outdoor options such as the Wolf Creek Greenway for hiking and biking and the Stewart Knob Overlook for hiking and horse trails. Between the months of April and December, residents can visit the Vinton Farmers' Market to purchase fresh produce, baked goods, and other local products.
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