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City of Roanoke - South

"'SoRo,' as residents lovingly call it, is rich in history and one of the most established areas of greater Roanoke."

City of Roanoke - South

"'SoRo,' as residents lovingly call it, is rich in history and one of the most established areas of greater Roanoke."

Welcome to the City of Roanoke - South

Affectionately called "SoRo" by residents, this is one of the oldest areas of the greater Roanoke area. Historic homes in South Roanoke retain much of their 1920s charm. Health care is one of the main industries in the area, including the world-class research center. You may also hear this area referred to as "Crystal Spring," a name from the natural phenomenon that provides water to the South Roanoke area.
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Key Features

Health Care Industry & Research: Located in South Roanoke, the Biomedical Research Institute is part of Virginia Tech, and hosts researchers from all over the globe. The Institute is comprised of several different departments, all focused on the biomedical and health science ecosystem. The Carilion Clinic is a health care provider that has a large campus in South Roanoke and provides health care services and education across the greater Roanoke area.
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Tree-Lined Streets with Sidewalks: Much of the housing stock in SoRo can be found along tree-lined streets with sidewalks. Homes have character and architectural interest, and buyers appreciate that all of this charm can be found just minutes from the city center.
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Nest Picks

Sweet Donkey Coffee

Sweet Donkey Coffee is a hip, local cafe located in a historic house. It serves gourmet coffees, teas, and pastries. On Friday nights you will find live music and a food truck for "Trucks and Tunes" as the whole neighborhood finds its way to this friendly spot. Kids can play and adults can enjoy beer and wine!
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Jefferson Street

Jefferson Street is one of the main arteries by which you can traverse much of Roanoke. Start in SoRo, travel past the Research Institute, walk along along the river, and then find your way to your favorite Downtown restaurant for dinner.
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The River and Rail

This bistro provides local, seasonal Southern food and cocktails in a stylish space, originally home to the Lipes Pharmacy. You won't be disappointed if you try the deviled eggs!
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City of Roanoke - South, VA

3,454 people live in City of Roanoke - South, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $92,322. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,454

Total Population

42 years

Median Age

High

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

$92,322

Average individual Income

City of Roanoke - South, VA

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

35
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
9
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
26
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Second Cafe, Tacos Los Toros, and Reggae Grub.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.74 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.57 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.27 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.09 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.05 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.03 miles 42 reviews 4.9/5 stars

City of Roanoke - South, VA

City of Roanoke - South has 1,499 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in City of Roanoke - South do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,454 people call City of Roanoke - South home. The population density is 3,077.826 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,454

Total Population

High

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

42

Median Age

46.47 / 53.53%

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
1,499

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$92,322

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single
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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 - South, VA

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