Alvarado / Green Spring

Is Abingdon, VA (Alvarado / Green Spring) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe14

Medium9

Low5

Other41

21 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape6

Child involved11

Assault5

Other2

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported commercial fire alarm at a community center on Meadowview Square in Meadowview, Virginia. The call involved a general fire alarm activation in an identified zone at the property.	Meadowview Square, Meadowview, VA 24361	Fire
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a male wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and a black hat walking in the median and apparently moving in and out of traffic near a Food Country location in the eastern area. The call was placed on hold.	E Glade St, Glade Spring, VA 24340	Suspicious Activity
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to the Econo Lodge on Lee Highway in Glade Spring for a welfare check after a caller reported a six-year-old child was in a room with her mother and the mother’s boyfriend, who were both reportedly passed out and the child could not wake them. EMS was requested to respond.	Lee Hwy, Glade Spring, VA 24340	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a bicyclist near the post office on Ruby Drive by the town square.	Ruby Dr, Meadowview, VA 24361	Other Incidents
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Fitzgerald Lane in the Glade Spring area for a 58-year-old woman who had reportedly consumed too much alcohol, was unable to stand, and was being transported to the hospital.	Fitzgerald Ln, Glade Spring, VA 24340	Substance Use
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Hillman Highway in Meadowview, Virginia, for a reported medical emergency involving a 77-year-old woman who was unresponsive and appeared to have no pulse. The caller reported they were not performing CPR while EMS units were on the way.	Hillman Hwy, Meadowview, VA 24361	Medical Emergency
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical personnel responded to an apartment near Mt Calm Drive for a 57-year-old female with chest pain and breathing difficulty, dispatched as advanced life support priority.	Mt Calm Dr, Glade Spring, VA 24340	Medical Emergency
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible water rescue situation near East Glade Street in Glade Spring, Virginia, with a unit requesting the water rescue team to report to the fire station.	E Glade St, Glade Spring, VA 24340	Water Rescue
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue units responded to a reported utility hazard on Preston Drive involving a tree down and power lines in the roadway.	Preston Fuller Dr, Meadowview, VA 24361	Utility Hazard
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, glade EMS responded to a medical emergency near Ravenwood Drive involving a 75-year-old man who had fallen outside. Injuries are unknown, and he could not be helped up by callers.	Ravenwood Dr, Meadowview, VA 24361	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$458,974

Average Rent

$1,475

Vacancy Rate

23.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Alvarado / Green Spring is a remote neighborhood in Abingdon, Virginia, known for its quiet atmosphere and retiree-friendly environment.

The neighborhood features a mix of medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, with most residences owner occupied.

Vacancy rates are high at 23.7%, with 12.0% of housing seasonally occupied, which may reflect vacation or student housing patterns.

QuietRetiree-FriendlyRemote Location

Quick Facts

Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 9.4% in Virginia

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Alvarado / Green Spring consists mainly of medium-sized to small single-family homes and mobile homes, with a majority owner occupancy.

Owner Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Age	Mostly built 1970-1999, with some built 2000-present
Vacancy Rate	23.7%
Seasonally Occupied Housing	12.0%

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, indicating an established neighborhood.

Vacancy rates are notably high, which may affect availability and neighborhood dynamics.

Families & Lifestyle

Alvarado / Green Spring offers a peaceful environment favored by retirees and families, with very low child poverty rates.

The neighborhood combines peace, quiet, and safety, appealing to retirees.

Diverse housing options support a range of household types.

A large proportion of residents are college-educated seniors mixed with other age groups.

Quiet and Peaceful — One of the quietest neighborhoods in America, ideal for those seeking tranquility.

Retiree Appeal — Highly rated for retirement living in Virginia due to safety and housing diversity.

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Retiree-Friendly Ranking	Top 9.4% in Virginia

Demographics & Culture

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	42.8%
Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations	25.6%
Sales & Service Occupations	15.8%
Clerical, Assistant & Tech Support Occupations	15.7%
Income Rank	Higher than 64.7% of U.S. neighborhoods
College Educated Seniors	Large proportion
English Language Speakers	99.6%
Top Ancestries	English (15.0%), Scottish (5.3%), Irish (5.0%), Scots-Irish (3.3%), German (3.1%)