County profile · Virginia
Radford city, VA market data
How Radford city compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,243
- +7.0% since 2020
- Households
- 5,540
- Median household income
- $57,348
- +58.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $220,700
- Jobs located here
- 6,462
- Highest market score
- 77
- Auto repair and car care, #177 of 2,401 scored counties
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What this means
Radford city has an estimated 17,243 people and 5,540 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Radford city grew 7.0%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Radford city is $57,348, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 58.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Radford city runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Of the business types scored in Radford city, auto repair and car care businesses (77), insurance agencies (77) and auto repair shops (71) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #177 of 2,401 scored counties.
Radford city is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for primary care and pediatric clinics (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for auto repair and car care businesses (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Radford city
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Radford city with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 77 | #177 of 2,401 | 11 | 19.9 | $464K | 173 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 77 | #296 of 2,272 | 7 | 12.6 | $2M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 71 | #305 of 2,378 | 8 | 14.4 | $638K | 144 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 65 | #577 of 2,358 | 9 | 16.2 | $1.9M | 78 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #527 of 2,057 | 5 | 9.0 | $2.7M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 59 | #704 of 2,087 | 5 | 9.0 | $1.8M | 144 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 56 | #861 of 2,339 | 8 | 14.4 | $531K | 123 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #1,018 of 2,210 | 9 | 16.2 | $1M | 115 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 49 | #1,168 of 2,200 | 7 | 12.6 | $598K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 43 | #1,469 of 2,402 | 10 | 18.1 | $3M | 89 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 41 | #1,464 of 2,222 | 7 | 12.6 | $2.5M | 83 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 40 | #1,473 of 2,261 | 5 | 9.0 | $6M | 77 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,608 of 2,176 | 16 | 28.9 | Index only | 85 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 39 | #1,405 of 2,070 | 5 | 9.0 | $6M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,378 of 1,889 | 6 | 10.8 | $3M | 72 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,819 of 2,385 | 21 | 37.9 | $202K | 95 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 37 | #1,529 of 2,063 | 7 | 12.6 | $2.5M | 69 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,905 of 2,405 | 37 | 66.8 | $481K | 72 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 34 | #1,954 of 2,394 | 45 | 81.2 | $118K | 78 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 32 | #1,487 of 1,769 | 6 | 10.8 | $708K | 81 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 32 | #1,962 of 2,405 | 64 | 115.5 | $278K | 75 | 25 |
| Real estate | 31 | #2,052 of 2,229 | 24 | 43.3 | Index only | 72 | 12 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 30 | #1,804 of 2,088 | 8 | 14.4 | $393K | 59 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 29 | #1,410 of 1,656 | 10 | 18.1 | $533K | 30 | 8 |
| Pizza | 28 | #1,851 of 2,090 | 9 | 16.2 | $2M | 39 | 12 |
| Physical therapy | 24 | #1,293 of 1,422 | 5 | 9.0 | $1.1M | 44 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.2 | $1.1M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.2 | $526K | 53 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.2 | $1M | 38 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.4 | $1.8M | 181 | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.4 | $1M | 80 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.4 | $4.5M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.4 | Index only | 64 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.4 | Index only | 45 | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.4 | $1M | 26 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $284K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.6 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Radford city
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.1M | $922 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.8M | $3,027 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $17.8M | $3,210 | 79 |
| Groceries | $30.2M | $5,446 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.2M | $767 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $380 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.1M | $567 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.3M | $962 | 75 |
| Pets | $4.2M | $755 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.1M | $1,649 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $14.1M | $2,552 | 130 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.6M | $2,460 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.1M | $1,279 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $74.5M | $13,450 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Radford city
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,243+7.0% since 2020
- Households
- 5,540
- Median age
- 30.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 42%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 10 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,729
- Median household income
- $57,348+58.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,233
- Median home value
- $220,700
- Jobs located here
- 6,462
- Daytime population
- 17,121Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Radford city, VA growing?
Population estimates put Radford city at 17,243 people in 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,540 households. Median household income rose 58.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Radford city, VA spend?
Households in Radford city spend about $74.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $30.2M on groceries and $17.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Radford city spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Radford city, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Radford city are for auto repair and car care businesses (77), insurance agencies (77) and auto repair shops (71). Radford city ranks #177 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
How does Radford city, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Radford city is $57,348 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $220,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Radford city has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for primary care and pediatric clinics (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for auto repair and car care businesses (44% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 26 of the 56 business types have a score in Radford city, each ranked against other counties.
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