What are the schools like in Vinton, VA?

Vinton is served primarily by Roanoke County Public Schools. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Vinton?

The median household income in Vinton, VA is $65,481 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Vinton, VA?

Vinton has an average high temperature of 47.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.8 inches.

Vinton, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Vinton, VA affordable or expensive?

Vinton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vinton is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $175,800 and the median rent is $851 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vinton, VA?

Vinton has a violent crime rate of 149.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1765.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vinton, VA a Good Place to Live?

Vinton is a small town of 8,045 in Virginia, with a median household income of $65,481 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Vinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vinton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.9

Vinton's overall cost of living index is 90.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vinton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vinton, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$851	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,481	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vinton's violent crime rate is 149.2 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

149.2 /100k

Property Crime

1765.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Vinton is served primarily by Roanoke County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vinton, VA	National Avg
School District	Roanoke County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vinton sees average highs of 47.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation and 14.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vinton, VA
Average High — January	47.1°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	42.8"
Annual Snowfall	14.8"

Demographics

Metric	Vinton, VA	National Avg
Population	8,045	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Roanoke, VA 4 mi Stewartsville, VA 5 mi Cloverdale, VA 6 mi Hollins, VA 6 mi Laymantown, VA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Vinton

Vinton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24179

Vinton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vinton, VA affordable or expensive?

Vinton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vinton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $175,800 and median rent is $851/month.

What is the crime rate in Vinton, VA?

Vinton's violent crime rate is 149.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1765.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vinton?

Public schools in Vinton are operated by Roanoke County Public Schools. The district has 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vinton, VA a good place to live?

Vinton, VA has a population of 8,045, a median household income of $65,481, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Vinton?

Vinton averages 47.1°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches with about 14.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vinton?

Vinton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24179.

What is the population of Vinton?

The population of Vinton, Virginia is 8,045 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vinton?

Key numbers for living in Vinton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $175,800, median household income $65,481, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.