East County is home to the historic Bonsack district and is one of the fastest-growing areas of the greater Roanoke area. New amenities are complementing some of the longer-standing draws (like the Blue Hills Golf Course), and price points on both new and existing construction are competitive.
Read Mountain Preserve: Perched at the peak of The Orchards, a planned development named for the former fruit orchards on the land, Read Mountain Preserve is considered an amenity by the residents of the area. The Preserve is a forested recreation area with five miles of hiking trails and a summit with panoramic valley views.
The Gables / Craftsman Style: For those who prioritize green building features, consider East Roanoke. This section within The Orchards development features energy-efficient homes. In the Gables section of The Orchards you'll find homes by Fralin and Waldron that follow an EarthCraft design.
Wedgwood
Nestled in the highly sought after Bonsack area, Wedgwood delivers the perfect balance of backyard privacy and serenity, while also providing proximity to shopping and area amenities.
Country Corner
Only open for eight months of the year, the items that line the shop are grown on-site or made locally! Part greenhouse, part store, yummy snacks, plants, veggies, and fabulous gifts are just a few of the things that draw in locals to the Country Corner.
The Kroger Bonsack Shopping Mall
One of the key shopping destinations for the East Roanoke area, including a large Kroger, an urgent care, gym, banks, dining, and more. In addition, you'll find industry housed within the complex, like a Coca Cola plant and a Marvin Windows factory.
28,734 people live in Roanoke County - East, where the median age is 40.2 and the average individual income is $29,897. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Roanoke County - East, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Second Cafe, Tacos Los Toros, and Reggae Grub.
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Dining | 4.46 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.47 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 3.76 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.04 miles | 42 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
Dining · $$ | 2.57 miles | 18 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
Shopping | 3.79 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Shopping | 3.92 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 3.05 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 4.13 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 4.1 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.77 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.48 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.55 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.96 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.75 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Roanoke County - East has 12,348 households, with an average household size of 2.29. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Roanoke County - East do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,734 people call Roanoke County - East home. The population density is 1,413.05 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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