Buchanan
Buchanan
About the neighborhood
Buchanan offers a peaceful atmosphere with minimal street noise, providing a calm setting for residents. The community primarily features single detached homes and townhouses, many constructed during the mid-20th century, highlighting charming architectural styles. Parking availability is generally easy, simplifying transportation for car users. Although bicycle infrastructure is limited due to hilly terrain, the town maintains a slow-paced environment appealing to those seeking tranquility. There are local dining options that provide variety for casual meals. Overall, Buchanan presents a serene neighborhood with classic housing and convenient car accessibility, suitable for individuals valuing a quiet living environment.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forRestaurants
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is usually the favored transportation option in this part of the Roanoke metropolitan area. Parking is easy. Many of the houses for sale in this part of the Roanoke metropolitan area are located in places that are not very convenient for pedestrians as very few daily needs can be carried out without the use of a vehicle. The bicycle is a quite bad mode of transportation in Buchanan since there are few bike lanes, and cyclists encounter a significant amount of elevation changes.
Services
Home buyers in Buchanan generally have to use a vehicle to travel to the nearest grocery store. Residents benefit from a few restaurants and coffee shops. With respect to education, primary schools may necessitate a very long trip to get to, and there are no high schools in Buchanan.
Character
Buchanan is a very good town to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. Buchanan is very quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.
Car friendly9.6
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.0
Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.8
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.6
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries2.2
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.0
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.2
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $29,666
- Median Household Income
- $53,456
Housing Type
- 85.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 1.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 2.4% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 1.3% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 8.9% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 85.8%
- Semi detached
- 1.1%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 2.4%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 1.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.2%
- Mobile
- 8.9%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 51
- 0 to 4
- 4.8%
- 5 to 9
- 4.6%
- 10 to 14
- 6.0%
- 15 to 19
- 2.3%
- 20 to 24
- 10.3%
- 25 to 29
- 2.1%
- 30 to 34
- 2.9%
- 35 to 39
- 3.9%
- 40 to 44
- 2.3%
- 45 to 49
- 8.2%
- 50 to 54
- 7.4%
- 55 to 59
- 3.7%
- 60 to 64
- 12.7%
- 65 to 69
- 7.6%
- 70 to 74
- 9.3%
- 75 to 79
- 7.2%
- 80 to 84
- 1.2%
- 85 and over
- 0.8%
Education Level
- 7.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 37.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.7%
- High School
- 37.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10.5%
- Master's degree
- 12.3%
- Professional degree
- 1.1%
- PhD
- 0.3%
Commute Mode
- 3.4% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 89.8% DRIVE
- 1.3% OTHER
- Foot
- 3.4%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 89.8%
- Other
- 1.3%
- None
- 4.9%
Comparable Listings in Buchanan
Pending
36 BOYD STBUCHANAN, VA 24066
3
1
1,368 SQ FT
Listing Broker: James River Realty Llc
MLS® #: 921585
Pending
242 CULPEPPER AVEBUCHANAN, VA 24066
3
1
1,218 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Lichtenstein Rowan, Realtors®
MLS® #: 931636
334 LOWE STBUCHANAN, VA 24066
2
2
1,650 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Century 21 Wampler Realty
MLS® #: 930121
431 BOYD STBUCHANAN, VA 24066
4
2
1,631 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Walker Real Estate Solutions
MLS® #: 931624
New Listing
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251 LITTLE MOUNTAIN RDBUCHANAN, VA 24066
3
2
1,648 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax All Stars
MLS® #: 932326
19837 MAIN STBUCHANAN, VA 24066
4
5
6,125 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Keller Williams Realty Roanoke
MLS® #: 931308
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Pending
535 BOYD STBUCHANAN, VA 24066
4
2
2,858 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Century 21 Wampler Realty
MLS® #: 928226
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