Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Gelato
Coffee Shop
Mill Mountain Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Little Green Hive
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Donkey Coffee House
Coffee Shop
RND
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Bogle Field
Stadium
Carmike 10
Cinema
Showtimers Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
Patriots Stadium
Stadium
Grandin Theatre
Cinema
Carmike Salem Valley 8
Cinema
Roanoke Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Building 130- Grandstand
Stadium
Food and Drink (17) C+
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger In the Square
Fast Food
Wine Gourmet
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Hardee's
Fast Food
Barrel Chest Wine & Beer
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Mr Bills Wine Cellar
Alcohol
Five Guys
Fast Food
Champloo Dessert
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Maggie Moo's Ice Cream
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Auxilary Gymnasium
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
J&L Oriental Food Mart
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Asian Grocer
Grocery Store
Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op
Grocery Store
On the Rise
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Earth Fare
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (5) F
Garst Mill Park
Park
Bent Tree Dog Park
Park
Freedom Playground
Playground
Brambleton Park
Park
Starkey Youth Soccer Fields
Park
Otter Park
Park
Fishburn Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
The Community Arboretum
Park
Shrine Hill Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Shrine Hill Park
Park
Raleigh Court Park
Park
Lakewood Park
Park
Evergreen Cemetery
Park
Crystal Springs Elementary Playground
Playground
Clearbrook Park
Park
Mr. Tarpley's Playground
Playground
Rotary Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Norwich Park
Park
Fern Park and Trails
Park
Valley Avenue Park
Park
Ghent Hill Park
Park
Fern Park
Park
Shops (37) C+
Brambleton Barbershop
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
#1 Nail Salon
Beauty
Once Upon a Child
Clothing
Palm Beach Tanning
Beauty
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Northwest Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
East Coasters Bike Shop
Bicycle
Blue Mountain Gems
Fashion
Chico's
Clothing
Talbots
Clothing
Yorid's Shoes
Shoes
Colors And You
Fashion
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Willow Grove
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Family Christian Stores
Books
Steger Creek
Furniture
Shell Store
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Stain Mart
Fabric
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Cave Spring.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Cave Spring is 104/100 - which is 5% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime C+

Cave Spring crime rates are 2,220 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
1,951 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
269 crimes per 100k
B
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employment A-

The median income in Cave Spring is $68,225 - which is 3% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$68,225
C+
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cave Spring Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cave Spring Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Carilion Clinic
Doctor
Carilion Clinic Rehab & Physical Therapy
Clinic
Velocity Care
Clinic
Virginia Western Community College Police
Police
LewisGale Medical Center
Hospital
Roanoke Valley Dental
Dentist
Grandin Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Carilion Clinic Outpatient Therapy
Clinic
Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
LewisGale Physicians Urgent Care Clinic
Clinic
Roanoke County Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 8
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing A+

Cave Spring home prices are $224,700 - which is 10% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$224,700
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools A-

The Cave Spring graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
95%
A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
North Cross School
Cave Spring Middle
Cave Spring Elementary
Green Valley Elementary
Penn Forest Elementary
Grandin Court Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary
Hidden Valley Middle
James Madison Middle
Roanoke Valley Governor'S School
Fishburn Park Elementary
New Vista Montessori School
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Faith Christian School
Wasena Elementary
Virginia Heights Elementary
Crystal Spring Elementary
Bent Mountain Christian Academy
Clearbrook Elementary
Roanoke Adventist Preparatory School
Governor'S Stem Academy At The Burton Center For Arts And Te
Burton Center For Arts And Technology
East Salem Elementary
Back Creek Elementary
High Schools (0) C-
North Cross School
Cave Spring High
Hidden Valley High
Patrick Henry High
Faith Christian School
Bent Mountain Christian Academy
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ratings B-

Cave Spring has an overall rating of 70% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes
B-
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Cave Spring Area Facts

  • Cave Spring has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Cave Spring crime rates are 15% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Cave Spring is 5% lower than the Virginia average
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Cave Spring, Virginia: The Place to Be 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Cave Spring, Virginia is a small community close to Roanoke that I have lived in for more than 12 years. The area that surrounds me is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Everything a person can need is to be found either within Cave Spring, Virginia or within a ...Read More quick drive.

Living in Cave Spring, Virginia affords me the chance to have the big city convenience close by, while still giving me a small-town community. There are several parks to be found within the best areas in Cave Spring and the local school division is home to some award-winning schools including Cave Spring High School.

Within miles of Cave Spring you will find tons of restaurants including Panera Bread and Red Lobster. There are tons of stores to shop at close by, from popular stores like Old Navy to quaint and unique boutiques. There is shopping for everyone close by Cave Spring, Virginia and you will be sure to find what you need with a quick shopping trip. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cave Spring? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Garst Mill Park
      Bent Tree Dog Park
      Freedom Playground
      Brambleton Park
      Starkey Youth Soccer Fields
      Otter Park
      Fishburn Park
      Woodland Park

      Entertainment

      Bogle Field
      Carmike 10
      Showtimers Community Theatre
      Patriots Stadium
      Grandin Theatre
      Carmike Salem Valley 8
      Roanoke Fine Arts Center
      Building 130- Grandstand

      Food & Drink

      Bojangles'
      Arby's
      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      Burger In the Square
      Wine Gourmet
      Taco Bell
      Virginia ABC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Cave Spring? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Cave Spring.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Cave Spring a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Carilion Clinic