City profile
Radford, VA
Radford city · Population 16,726
Radford is a town in Radford city, VA with about 16,726 residents and a typical home value near $221,000. It is 130 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
38°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$220,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,366
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
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
Very Low · county score 3/100
Nearest major airport
79 mi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 49% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
16,726
Black population
9.4%
County
Radford city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 16,726 residents
- Typical home value about $221,000
- 130 miles from Charlottesville, VA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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