Hurt Park
Neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke City County 24016
Roanoke City Public Schools and the West End Center for Youth
The neighborhood is zoned for Roanoke City Public Schools. Students can attend Hurt Park Elementary School, which gets a C from Niche, before James Madison Middle School, which earns a B-minus. They can finish their public education at Patrick Henry High School, which gets a B and offers Dual Enrollment with Virginia Western Community College. Within the neighborhood is the West End Center for Youth, which offers academic enrichment programs to Roanoke’s students. Program Director Karen Pillis notes that the center began because neighborhood kids needed a safe place to go after school. Now, the center attracts kids from all over Roanoke, providing services like homework help, arts education and social and emotional learning.Pocket parks and community gardens
Hurt Park, from which the neighborhood gets its name, extends from Hurt Park Elementary School. This green space has scattered trees, a playground and a basketball court. Residents can rent a plot and grow produce alongside their neighbors at the nearby Hurt Park Community Garden. Perry Park is within walking distance of some homes. Here, families picnic at the pavilion, kids climb around on the playground, teenagers play pickup games on the basketball court and dogs run in the open green space.Early 20th-century housing
Many of Hunt Park’s homes were built for railroad executives in the late 19th and early 20th century. “It’s like owning a piece of history,” Jenkins says. “It keeps the neighborhood stuck in time.” American Foursquares are the dominant home style here, with prices typically ranging from $100,000 to $300,000. There are also a few bungalows, shotgun- and Craftsman-style homes scattered throughout the neighborhood that maintain a similar price range. Some single-family homes that need updating will cost under $100,000. “There’s something for everyone in the neighborhood,” Pillis says. “There’s a good amount of both homeowners and renters.”Getting around Hurt Park
“It’s convenient to all the neighborhoods in Roanoke and the west part of the city,” Pillis says. Downtown Roanoke is about 2 miles east, and locals can get there using Salem Avenue or by taking a Valley Metro bus that runs along the neighborhood’s main roads. Residents can reach Salem by traveling west on Lynchburg Turnpike for about 6 miles. Vinton, about 5 miles northeast, can be accessed via Orange Avenue. The Norfolk Southern Railway runs through the neighborhood, which can occasionally make things noisy. And to get out of the mountains, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is 5 miles north of the neighborhood.Small markets and restaurants
There are a few restaurants and small markets in the neighborhood. Portabella is the go-to for takeout pizza and garlic knots, while Heavenly Foods dishes out soul food, like pork chop sandwiches and pound cake. S & S Grocery & Deli is a great place to grab last-minute ingredients for dinner or a quick lunch from the deli counter. Jennifer Grocery is another modest grocery store. It’s a family-owned neighborhood staple with a small grocery selection. A larger concentration of shops and restaurants can be found about 2 miles east in Downtown Roanoke.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jessica Rossello
Jessica Rossello
Responds QuicklyDIVINE FOG REALTY COMPANY LLC- ROANOKE
(540) 240-9263
47 Total Sales
1 in Hurt Park
$45,000 Price
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Brad Thomas
Brad Thomas
Responds QuicklyMOUNTAIN VIEW REAL ESTATE LLC
(540) 900-1493
659 Total Sales
1 in Hurt Park
$120,000 Price
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Robert Hartman
Robert Hartman
Responds QuicklyREALSTAR, REALTORS(r) LLC
(540) 240-9288
123 Total Sales
3 in Hurt Park
$71K - $245K Price Range
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Jennifer Porter
JP
Jennifer Porter
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX ALL STARS
(540) 900-1578
129 Total Sales
5 in Hurt Park
$120K - $175K Price Range
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Veronica Faz
VF
Veronica Faz
Responds QuicklyBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES PREMIER, REALTORS(r) - MAIN
(540) 900-1826
102 Total Sales
1 in Hurt Park
$115,000 Price
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April McGhee
April McGhee
Responds QuicklyL T MCGHEE & CO
(540) 613-5632
94 Total Sales
1 in Hurt Park
$45,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hurt Park
Hurt Park Community Gardens
Perry Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hurt Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hurt Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hurt Park, Roanoke sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hurt Park, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $151,900, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$164,950
Median Sale Price
$151,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$160,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$120
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
280
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,571
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,434
Median Age
34
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,754
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,840
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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