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Living in
Hollins.
Hollins is an unincorporated community in Roanoke County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Hollins
Living in Hollins means settling into a quiet, family-oriented pocket of the Roanoke area where things move at a steadier pace than you might expect from a suburb. The median home value sits around $244,000 with median household income near $77,456, so you're looking at fairly reasonable housing costs compared to many metros—though that's balanced against a job market that's solid but not booming, with unemployment at 3.1% and a median commute under 21 minutes, which beats most places. The community here skews a bit older, with a median age of 43.7 years and nearly a quarter of residents over 65, which shapes the local culture toward stability and established traditions rather than rapid change.
Hollins at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Foreign-Born
8.4%
Broadband Internet
88.0%
of households
Median household income
Demographics8.4% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Hollins: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hollins, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (14.4%), and 3.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.9%
of residents
65 and Older
24.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.1%
of households
Married Couples
45.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Hollins
In Hollins, rent runs 24% below the VA average, and home values are 36% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,236
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Hollins
Unemployment in Roanoke County, which includes Hollins, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Hollins: Roanoke County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Roanoke County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hollins Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.6 min avg
How Hollins residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hollins, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Regional airport · few flights417k passengers boarded in 2025
- 120 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Roanoke County Police Department, which covers Hollins, runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
158.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
974.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Roanoke County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
52.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Roanoke County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Roanoke County, which includes Hollins, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | High Wind | $276,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,450 |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $34,400 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,200 |
| 2020 | 14 | High Wind | $827,500 |
| 2019 | 21 | High Wind | $96,300 |
| 2018 | 20 | Flash Flood | $2.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Roanoke County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Roanoke County, which includes Hollins, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
59
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Roanoke County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hollins has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.7"
Annual Snowfall
11.4"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 25°F | 3.30" |
| Feb | 49°F | 27°F | 2.73" |
| Mar | 58°F | 33°F | 3.78" |
| Apr | 68°F | 42°F | 3.98" |
| May | 76°F | 51°F | 4.42" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.20" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.67" |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.77" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.33" |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 3.16" |
| Nov | 58°F | 34°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 49°F | 29°F | 3.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hollins
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hollins's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Salem VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Salem
Carilion Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Roanoke
Lewisgale Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Salem
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hollins
Hollins's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Hollins
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 665 students · in-state tuition $44,640 · 68% graduate · median earnings $48,102 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,767 students · in-state tuition $39,208 · 68% graduate · median earnings $64,329 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 630 students · in-state tuition $11,973 · 23% graduate · median earnings $31,618 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke
8.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 315 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Booker T Washington National Monument, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hollins
Hollins has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Booker T Washington National Monument (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayBluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
59 mi awayAppomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
68 mi awayGauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
83 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hollins
Hollins Branch Library
6624 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke
Cities Near Hollins
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hollins?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hollins FAQ
Is Hollins, Virginia affordable?⌄
Hollins's median rent is $1,193/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $77,456/year. Median home value is $244,300.
Is Hollins, Virginia safe?⌄
Hollins is policed by the Roanoke County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 158 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 974 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hollins, Virginia?⌄
Roanoke County, which includes Hollins, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hollins, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Hollins is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,193/month and median household income is $77,456/year. The median home value is $244,300. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hollins, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Hollins is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from