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
Unknown Name
Bar
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
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bojangles'
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
Unknown Name
Playground
Bent Tree Dog Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Freedom Playground
Playground
Brambleton Park
Park
Starkey Youth Soccer Fields
Park
Otter Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Fishburn Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
The Community Arboretum
Park
Shrine Hill Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Shrine Hill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Raleigh Court Park
Park
Lakewood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Evergreen Cemetery
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Northwest Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
East Coasters Bike Shop
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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
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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
Unknown Name
Clinic
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, VA Area Guide

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  • 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
      Unknown Name
      Bent Tree Dog Park
      Unknown Name
      Freedom Playground
      Brambleton Park
      Starkey Youth Soccer Fields
      Otter 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'
      Unknown Name
      Arby's
      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      Burger In the Square
      Wine Gourmet
      Taco Bell

      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

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cave Spring? The cost of living in Cave Spring is 104/100 - which is 5% lower than Virginia.
      Cave Spring
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cave Spring? Cave Spring crime rates are 2,220, which are 15% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,220 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Cave Spring? The median income in Cave Spring is $68,225 which is 3% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $68,22523% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,38835% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Cave Spring home prices? Cave Spring home prices are $224,700 - which is 10% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $224,70022% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9773% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Cave Spring have good schools? The Cave Spring graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Cave Spring a good place to live? Cave Spring has an overall rating of 70% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      9 total surveys

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