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Vinton, VA
Town in Roanoke County, Virginia.
Population
8,056
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,590
ZIP codes
0
Vinton and its ZIP codes
Vinton at a glance
- Vinton is about 12 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,445 a year, 30% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,900 (50% below Virginia) and median rent is $992 a month.
Local data for Vinton, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vinton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,445
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$190,900
Median rent
$992/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,072), German Americans (906), Scottish Americans (254).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roanoke County. PPP loans are for Vinton.
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
Vinton, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vinton, 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 Vinton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Vinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoanokeCity | 3.9 mi | 42.5 |
| StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.5 |
| CloverdaleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.1 |
| HollinsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 8.6 |
| LaymantownCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Cave SpringCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 11.9 |
| Blue RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 6.1 |
| DalevilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.3 |
| TroutvilleTown | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| SalemCity | 10 mi | 14.5 |
| Boones MillTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MontvaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| GlenvarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Westlake CornerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.3 |
| FincastleTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| MonetaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vinton, VA in?
- Vinton is in Roanoke County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Vinton, VA?
- About 8,056 people live in Vinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vinton?
- Nearby places include Roanoke (3.9 mi), Stewartsville (5.5 mi), Cloverdale (5.9 mi), Hollins (6.1 mi), Laymantown (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023