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Community services and historic homes in Roanoke
Gilmer is a central Roanoke neighborhood with a strong emphasis on community services and connections. Non-profit organizations like the Northwest Neighborhood Environmental Organization, which works to rehabilitate vacant homes and improve deteriorating properties in the neighborhood, service the area. A volunteer-led community center called The Hope Center organizes block parties and neighborhood resources. “It’s easy to find community. People are very intentional about creating connections throughout the city,” says Lisa Marie Santacaterina, a Realtor with MKB, Realtors who’s served the area for 19 years. The neighborhood is also about a mile northwest of the restaurant scene in downtown Roanoke, and the area’s sidewalk-lined streets lead to bus stops and nearby businesses.
Gilmer offers a convenient and assessable location to residents.
The median age of homeowners in Franklin-Colonial is 45.
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20th century Foursquares and duplexes
Parts of Gilmer still have historic homes the Roanoke Land and Improvement Company built in the late 1800s for their large base of railroad workers. Traces of the area’s industrial history are still present in the neighborhood. The Norfolk Southern Railroad Yard is just to the south of the neighborhood, and the southern section of Gilmer still has industrial services like auto shops and roofing services. Residential streets are gridded, with single-family homes sitting close together on small lots. American Foursquares from the late 1800s and early 1900s usually cost between $70,000 and $220,000, depending on renovations. Duplexes from the mid-1900s are priced between $100,000 and $150,000.
Gilmer is a friendly neighborhood in Roanoke, VA.
Gilemr is known for its quiet streets and close-knit community.
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The Hope Center supports residents
The Hope Center is a community center in the neighborhood that organizes food and clothing donations. In addition to acting as a warming space on frigid winter days, the center offers programs like CPR and AED education and neighborhood cookouts. The community comes together to celebrate the holidays at the center with a Halloween block party, complete with costumes and candy, and a holiday party, which has seasonal treats and pictures with Santa. The neighborhood’s numerous places of worship, including the Loudon Avenue Christian Church and the Maple Street Baptist Church, are other community touchpoints, hosting small groups and gatherings after services.
Maple Baptist Church has become a favorite place of worship for some Gilmer residents.
The Hope Center is a local independent community center run by the by and for the community.
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A mile from the dining options downtown
Aside from a couple of small grab-and-go convenience stores, there aren’t stores in Gilmer. The only eatery is Twisted Track Brewpub, which is a trendy brewery serving pub fare like burgers and pretzel sticks, along with craft beer and seltzer. “Downtown is really the hub for restaurants. That’s where everyone goes out to eat,” Santacaterina says. Residents can travel a mile to downtown restaurants like Jack Brown’s, which Santacaterina recommends for its burgers with creative toppings. For margaritas and Mexican fare with a complimentary salsa bar, locals can head to Alejandro’s Mexican Grill. To shop for groceries at big box stores like Walmart or Target or go retail shopping at H&M or JCPenney, locals can travel about 4 miles north to the Valley View Mall.
Gilmer residents can have a great time at Jack Brown's sampling their over 100 craft beers.
Alejandro's Mexican Grill is where Gilmer residents go for good Mexican food.
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A playground and basketball court at Loudon Park
The only public green space within Gilmer is Loudon Park; teenagers meet for pickup games on the park’s basketball court while kids run around the playground. Residents can also take a picnic to the park’s lawn to enjoy some time outside. The neighborhood doesn’t have access to the Roanoke Valley Greenway, but there are sidewalks for those who want to walk a mile northeast to Washington Park. Along with a baseball diamond and basketball courts, Washington Park offers access to the Lick Run Greenway. The paved trail stretches from downtown to the Valley View Mall; locals can often be spotted walking, jogging and biking along the greenway.
Gilmer has easy access to Downtown Roanoke.
Loudon Park is a small community park located in Gilmer.
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Career pathways at Patrick Henry High
Children may begin at Highland Park Elementary, which has a B rating from Niche, and progress to James Madison Middle, rated a B-minus. Patrick Henry High, which earns a B, serves older students. The high school has learning pathways for students to begin studying manufacturing and product development, information and communication technology and more.
Highland Park Elementary is a vibrant, diverse learning community.
Patrick Henry High School is an above average public school located in Roanoke, VA.
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Sidewalks lead to bus stops to go downtown
There are sidewalks along residential streets, but most services aren’t within walking distance. Bus stops serviced by the Valley Metro are throughout Gilmer; locals can board either Route 76 or Route 92 to be downtown in under 20 minutes. From downtown, they can also catch the Northeast Regional Amtrak line, which heads up toward Washington, D.C. Residents can drive east on Orange Avenue to merge onto Interstate 581 and connect with Interstate 81. Driving south on Interstate 81 takes residents to Blacksburg. For longer trips, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is about 4 miles north of Gilmer.
Gilmer residents have access to Amtrak for easy travel.
Gilmer residents can easily catch the bus to get around town.
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Transit
Airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
12 min drive
Bus
Loudon Eb & 12th
Bus
9th Sb & Centre
Bus
Loudon Eb & 10th
Bus
Shenandoah Wb & 8th
Bus
Moorman Eb & 9th
Bus
Moorman Eb & 7th
Bus
Centre Eb & 5th
Gilmer Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
773
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,039
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.3%
College Graduates
4.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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