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Hollins

#6 in Best Places to Retire in Virginia
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Virginia
  • 26 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Hollins is a town in Virginia with a population of 14,300. Hollins is in Roanoke County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Hollins offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hollins there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Hollins and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Hollins are above average.
    About Hollins...
    Population
    14,300

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $172,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $913
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Hollins Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Hollins

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,052
    National
    $55,322
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    Hollins Reviews

    26 reviews
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    Personally, I love Roanoke. The weather is especially nice in the spring and fall, although winters can be a bit unruly. Over the past few years there has been an increase in commercial growth, with new restaurants and stores being opened. The mall and downtown area are easily accessible, although traffic can be a little hefty around these areas.
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    This area is a good place to live in because the scenery is quite exquisite and It's even more beautiful in the winter when it snows. In the spring and summer time the grass is always very green. I would choose to live here again but maybe in a one story house instead of the two story I live in now. If I was to compare this neighborhood to the country as a whole I would say it's an upper middle class neighborhood.
    There are a lot of jobs here and there with a certain requirements for each job. I am not really sure of the outlook of top employers and companies,but I know that a lot of people I know, they work at grocery stores,the mall,fast food places,and babysitting.