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Radford city

VA · Pop. 16,505 · Urban County

79/100Homestead Score

Radford city, Virginia covers 10 square miles with a population of 16,505 and a density of 1650.5 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The median home price is $212,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.7%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 184-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.7°F and average winter lows of 21.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Carilion New River Valley is 3.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.2% of homes.

Property Tax: 0.7%
Growing Season: 184 days
Broadband: 99.2%
Density: 1650.5/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.7% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 99.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A median household income of $52,791 anchors the local economy.

Cons

  • The nearest hospital, Carilion New River Valley, is 3.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
  • A poverty rate of 33.7% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
  • At 1650.5 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Radford city, VA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
79/100
Median home price
$212k
Property tax
0.7%
Growing season
184 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
38.3"
Broadband
99.2%
Nearest hospital
Carilion New River Valley, 3.7 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.7%
Median Household Income$52,791
Poverty Rate33.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$212K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season184 days
Annual Rainfall38.3 inches
Avg Summer High82.7°F
Avg Winter Low21.9°F

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalCarilion New River Valley (3.7 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Homesteading in Radford city: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Radford city?
Radford city is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 184-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.7°F, and average winter lows of 21.9°F.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $212,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.7%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Carilion New River Valley is 3.7 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.