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Radford, VA

Founded 1887Elev. 641 m
Population
16,505
Median home
$211,700
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Radford

With about 16,505 residents, Radford is one of Virginia's notable places. Radford was founded in 1887. The median age is 23 and the median household income is $52,791. Homes carry a median value of $211,700, and about 43% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.3%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
16,505
Median age
23
Median household income
$52,791
Per-capita income
$25,220
Poverty rate
33.7%
High-school grad or higher
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg. commute
16.9 min
Work from home
5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black9.2%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.8%
Sales & office22.8%
Service21.6%
Production, transportation & material moving12.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$211,700
Median gross rent
$966/mo
Owner-occupied
42.7%
Median year built
1976
Households
5,500
Avg. household size
2.44

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Radford has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading82%
Math87%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

RADFORD HIGHHighGrades 9–12
John N. Dalton IntermediateMiddleGrades 7–8
Belle Heth ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–6
Belview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Indian Valley ElementaryElementary
McHarg ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–2
RADFORD CITY VIRTUALOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime47% below national
Radford205
Virginia243
United States386
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
Radford1,189
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Radford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Radford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Radford County
Cold waveRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
EarthquakeVery Low
HailVery Low
HurricaneVery Low
Ice stormVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Radford is in Radford County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Radford was founded in 1887. Elevation ~641 m.

Population trend
18K16K16,50520102024
Map of Radford
Radford, VA
Where Radford is
Virginia BeachChesapeakeNorfolkRichmondNewport NewsAlexandriaRadford
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Harvey HouseCharlton, James, FarmHalwyckGlencoeArnheimSt. Albans HospitalWest Radford Commercial Historic District
Notable people from Radford
SekaShayne GrahamElizabeth KeeRichard Harding PoffCorinne ConleyJ. Michael MendelGary ClarkBeth McCannJohn RipleyMike Williams
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Nearby cities
Christiansburg (9 mi)Blacksburg (11 mi)Pulaski (12 mi)Salem (30 mi)Wytheville (31 mi)Roanoke (35 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Radford, VA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Radford, Virginia.

Charles Anthony Hall, 46
Radford · Radford County · 24141
Charles Anthony Hall, 46ABSCONDER
Radford · Radford City County · 24141
AKA Charles Hall, Charles A Hall
James Allen Smith, 68ABSCONDER
Radford · Pulaski County County · 24141
AKA Junior Sheets, Junior Allen Sheets

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Radford — frequently asked

What is the population of Radford, Virginia?
Radford has a population of about 16,505, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Radford?
The median home value in Radford is $211,700, and the median gross rent is $966/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Radford safe? What is the crime rate?
Radford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 205 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Radford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Radford County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, earthquake.
How many schools are in Radford?
Radford has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Radford?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Radford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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