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Glenvar, VA
Census-designated place in Roanoke County, Virginia.
Population
829
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
595
ZIP codes
0
Glenvar and its ZIP codes
Glenvar at a glance
- Glenvar is about 2.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,083, 47% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,100 (31% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,036 a month.
Local data for Glenvar, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glenvar, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,083
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$264,100
Median rent
$1,036/mo
Homeownership
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
75.2
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (49), Irish Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roanoke County. PPP loans are for Glenvar.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,270
37,434 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $12,423 per person
How people get to work
Glenvar, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Glenvar, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
265
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glenvar, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Glenvar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalemCity | 3.1 mi | 14.5 |
| LafayetteCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Cave SpringCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 11.9 |
| EllistonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| RoanokeCity | 9.1 mi | 42.5 |
| ShawsvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| HollinsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.6 |
| VintonTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| CloverdaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| DalevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Boones MillTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| New CastleTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| LaymantownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| TroutvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| MerrimacCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| BlacksburgTown | 17 mi | 19.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glenvar, VA in?
- Glenvar is in Roanoke County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Glenvar, VA?
- About 829 people live in Glenvar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glenvar?
- Nearby places include Salem (3.1 mi), Lafayette (5.2 mi), Cave Spring (7 mi), Elliston (7.1 mi), Roanoke (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023