2019 Best Places to Live in the Roanoke AreaAbout this List

Cave Spring

• Town in Virginia
• 54

Current Resident: This area offers a vast landscape! If you love on the mountain areas or inthe small neighborhoods, convinces are only minutes away. There are many local wineries and brewerys to enjoy all with in minutes driving.
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• A+

• A+

• 25,542 Population

Blue Ridge

• Town in Virginia
• 12

Current Resident: I love living in Blue Ridge surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Right by the Blue Ridge Parkway
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• A-

• A-

• 3,134 Population

Cloverdale

• Town in Virginia
• 3

• A-

• A-

• 3,531 Population

Salem

• Town in Virginia
• 74

Current Resident: Salem is part of a metropolitan area connected to Roanoke, VA. It is tucked in a valley surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Salem is a football and outdoor community. Salem High School has been to multiple state championships in the past several years. Most people in this town love to be outside doing a variety of activities such as hiking on the Appalachian Trail or going to any one of the local bodies of water for boating or fishing. Salem is a family community priding itself in the preservation of traditional values while seeking to modernize its industry. All with the goal of not intruding on the beautiful country side for with the area is know for.
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• A-

• A

• 25,521 Population

Daleville

• Town in Virginia
• 9

Current Resident: It's a beautiful little town and everything is very convenient and close by. I live in Ashley Plantation and I love the homey feel of the neighborhood. Everyone is super friendly and the place is amazing!
Read 9 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 3,006 Population

Hollins

• Town in Virginia
• 26

Niche User: 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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• A-

• B+

• 14,300 Population

Laymantown

• Town in Virginia
• 5

• B+

• A-

• 2,065 Population

Vinton

• Town in Virginia
• 15

Current Resident: It is a nice, small community that is just a short drive from the malls and restaurants in the area. There are plenty of restaurants and things to do. It is a very clean town and may need to work on a few drug issues, as it seems to have been struck by the exploding opioid epidemic. It is a great little town with lots of hiking trails and restaurants in the area.
Read 15 Reviews

• B+

• A

• 8,069 Population

Roanoke

• Town in Virginia
• 220

Nearby Resident: Excellent Resturants, plenty to do on the weekend, two shopping malls and plenty of festivals to go to from the Strawberry Festival to the Drum Stick Dash. Instagram worthy pictures all during the season (especially fall time) of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains or any were in the Roanoke Valley. A Pleather of parks to go on runs with family or friends and even the dog too. Diverse restaurants with many cuisines to satisfy any taste in downtown Roanoke along with bakery's, ice cream and snowcone shops; and that's just the food. An excellent town filled with many opportunities and plenty of activties for everyone!
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• B+

• B

• 99,572 Population

Henry Fork

• Town in Virginia

• B

• B+

• 1,460 Population

Bedford

• Town in Virginia
• 12

Current Resident: Bedford is a very unique place to live. It offers four seasons which is unknown to some places and is small, allowing everyone to know virtually everyone. However I would like to see some more restaurants or replacements of current restaurants.
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• B-

• B

• 6,500 Population

Rocky Mount

• Town in Virginia
• 13

Current Resident: I am born and raised in Rocky Mount, Virginia, the main town in the county of Franklin. Being the Moonshine Capital of the World, I love the southern vibe that comes from our small town.
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• B-

• B+

• 4,746 Population

Elliston

• Town in Virginia

• B-

• C+

• 1,173 Population

Glenvar

• Town in Virginia
• 4

Niche User: This area has a great community.
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• C-

• A-

• 1,052 Population

Ferrum

• Town in Virginia
• 1

Current Resident: I really enjoy Ferrum because of its small town environment. It is quiet area and it’s beautiful to look at as well. It’s a pretty safe area as well, hardly ever any crime reports. One could leave the front door unlocked and not have to worry about unwanted visitors. The only thing I wouldn’t mind seeing, is a couple more options for dining out. While there are a few places now to eat out, it could stand to have one or two more options to bring some variety.
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• B+

• B+

• 2,235 Population

Fincastle

• Town in Virginia
• 2

Current Resident: Beautiful scenery, nice neighbors the library offers several programs to keep kids interested in reading and science . I would like to see the schools get grants for improvements
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• B

• A-

• 464 Population

Westlake Corner

• Town in Virginia

• B

• B+

• 1,229 Population

Lafayette

• Town in Virginia

• B

• C+

• 850 Population

Shawsville

• Town in Virginia
• 6

Current Resident: It has the peace and quiet you get from living in the country along with beautiful mountains. Its conveniently located inbetween two cities (15 minutes to either one). Nice community and friendly people!
Read 6 Reviews

• B-

• C+

• 1,834 Population

Penhook

• Town in Virginia

• B-

• B+

• 811 Population

Union Hall

• Town in Virginia

• B-

• B+

• 1,264 Population

Troutville

• Town in Virginia
• 2

Current Resident: Small town greatness!!! Excellent businesses with that great hometown feel.The park is amazing and there's just a awesome community about our town that Can't be beat. Schools are good as well with great teachers and well maintained properties. A lot of good places to just get out and view our beautiful surroundings and to be one with nature.
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• B-

• A-

• 527 Population

Montvale

• Town in Virginia
• 1

Current Resident: Montvale is a sparsely-populated town, as most of the surrounding area is farmland. It is about an hour away from both Roanoke and Lynchburg. There is an elementary school in Montvale, but the nearest public middle and high schools are in Bedford, which is about 30 minutes away.
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• B-

• B

• 400 Population

Boones Mill

• Town in Virginia
• 2

Current Resident: Boones Mill is a very small, farming community. Every one is friendly and helps each other out in time of need. Beautiful countryside with some mountains. Only minutes from Smith Mountain Lake which offers lots of water fun and some night life, and Roanoke which offers lots of cultural arts, shopping and restaurants. Boones Mill is the best of all worlds: country living, lake life and city adventures.
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• C+

• B+

• 152 Population

North Shore

• Town in Virginia

• C+

• B+

• 3,180 Population