Rosedale, Cedar Bluff, VA

Is Cedar Bluff, VA (Rosedale) 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

$279,944

Average Rent

$1,361

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of Rosedale

Rosedale is a remote neighborhood in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, characterized by low population density with just 37 residents per square mile, making it less crowded than 91.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.

The median home price is $279,944, which is more affordable than 78.1% of Virginia neighborhoods and 66.4% nationwide.

Average rents are $1,361, lower than 88.4% of Virginia neighborhoods.

Vacancy rates are high at 15.8%, exceeding 80.9% of U.S. neighborhoods, with many vacant homes remaining empty year-round.

RemoteAffordable HousingLow DensityHigh Vacancy

Quick Facts

Population Density	37 residents per square mile
Vacancy Rate	15.8%

Housing market and real estate character

Rosedale's housing stock mainly consists of small to medium-sized single-family homes and mobile homes, with a majority owner-occupied. Many homes were built between 1970 and 1999, with some newer construction since 2000.

Owner Occupied Rate	Most residential real estate is owner occupied
Housing Types	Medium (3-4 bedroom) to small (studio to 2 bedroom) single-family homes and mobile homes
Housing Age	Many homes built between 1970 and 1999, with some built since 2000

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes are moderately sized and owner occupied, with many built in the late 20th century.

Vacancy is notably high, which may indicate prolonged unoccupied properties in the area.

Families and Lifestyle

Rosedale is a moderate income neighborhood with a very low child poverty rate and a diverse occupational mix among residents.

Occupational Diversity — Residents work in manufacturing and labor (33.4%), executive and professional roles (29.5%), clerical and tech support (20.5%), and sales and service jobs (16.7%).

Middle-Income Community — The neighborhood's income is higher than 40.9% of U.S. neighborhoods, reflecting a moderate income level.