City profile
Cave Spring, VA
Roanoke city · Population 25,742
Cave Spring is a town in Roanoke city, VA with about 25,742 residents and a typical home value near $326,000. It is 100 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$325,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,017
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
96
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 52/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
78 mi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 61% Democratic / 38% Republican
Community
Population
25,742
Black population
3.8%
County
Roanoke city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 25,742 residents
- Typical home value about $326,000
- 100 miles from Charlottesville, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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