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Riner, VA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Population

1,038

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

712

ZIP codes

0

Riner and its ZIP codes

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Riner at a glance

  • Riner is about 3.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $105,759, 14% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $388,000.

Local data for Riner, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Riner, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$105,759

Poverty rate

9.8%

Median home value

$388,000

Homeownership

91.4%

Bachelor's or higher

37.6%

Median age

42.3

Average commute

23.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (267), German Americans (149), Italian Americans (23).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Riner.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,085

43,874 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$649M

FY 2026, $6,512 per person

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Riner, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone91.9%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Riner, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

655

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

148

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 23°F

42.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Riner, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.5%

U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.6%

U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

Cities near Riner

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ChristiansburgTown5.4 mi14.7
Plum CreekCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.6
RadfordCity7.7 mi9.7
BelviewCensus-designated place7.9 mi1.8
SnowvilleCensus-designated place8 mi2.2
FairlawnCensus-designated place8.5 mi3.1
MerrimacCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.7
New RiverCensus-designated place9.8 mi0.4
Prices ForkCensus-designated place9.9 mi2
BlacksburgTown11 mi19.8
ShawsvilleCensus-designated place13 mi2.4
FloydTown13 mi0.5
BelspringCensus-designated place13 mi1
DublinTown14 mi1.3
ParrottCensus-designated place15 mi3.3
EllistonCensus-designated place15 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Riner, VA in?
Riner is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the population of Riner, VA?
About 1,038 people live in Riner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Riner?
Nearby places include Christiansburg (5.4 mi), Plum Creek (5.4 mi), Radford (7.7 mi), Belview (7.9 mi), Snowville (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023