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City of Roanoke - Northwest

"Rich in history and old-world charm, this neighborhood—known as the 'Historic Gainsboro' district—is filled with timeless homes and stories from Roanoke’s past."

City of Roanoke - Northwest

"Rich in history and old-world charm, this neighborhood—known as the 'Historic Gainsboro' district—is filled with timeless homes and stories from Roanoke’s past."

Welcome to the City of Roanoke - Northwest

A mix of new construction and longstanding homes, the area is also referred to as the "Historic Gainsboro" district. Within this district you'll find one of the oldest amenities, the Roanoke Country Club, along with some of the newest, including Soaring Ridge Brewery. It's a mere five minute drive from Northwest City to Downtown.

Key Features

Big Box Shopping: Many big brand names call the Valley View Mall home. There's a cinema, tons of shopping, and any type of dining you can imagine. The big anchors include Target, Best Buy, Dicks and Sam's Club just to name a few.
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Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport: Flyers can book on American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, and Allegiant from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, traveling direct to more than eight major cities. More than 40 flights take off from this busy regional airport daily.
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Nest Picks

Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers

Come for the beer, stay for the celebrations. With one of the busiest event calendars in town, you can visit Soaring Ridge for food trucks, local bands, or even a fundraiser. Check the website for the current craft beers on tap!
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Roanoke Country Club

The Roanoke Country Club has called Northwest home for more than 100 years. Golf, tennis, and swimming are some of the perks of membership.
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Hurt Park Community Garden

Part of the Roanoke Community Garden Association, Hurt Park Community Garden features 44 in-ground plots. Some are market gardeners, some are residents, but all have access to the communal compost area and pavilion for classes. Check out the raised beds along the sidewalk that are ripe for the picking!
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City of Roanoke - Northwest, VA

24,565 people live in City of Roanoke - Northwest, where the median age is 37.1 and the average individual income is $25,470. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,565

Total Population

37.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$25,470

Average individual Income

City of Roanoke - Northwest, VA

There's plenty to do around City of Roanoke - Northwest, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

42
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
25
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
28
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jamison's Orchards Farm Market, Second Cafe, and Rowland Hotel.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.68 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.98 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.44 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.32 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.02 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.29 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

City of Roanoke - Northwest, VA

City of Roanoke - Northwest has 10,004 households, with an average household size of 2.42. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in City of Roanoke - Northwest do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 24,565 people call City of Roanoke - Northwest home. The population density is 2,721.96 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,565

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.1

Median Age

48.7 / 51.3%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
10,004

Total Households

2.42

Average Household Size

$25,470

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

City of Roanoke - Northwest, VA

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