Glade Spring, VA Neighborhood

Is Glade Spring, VA (Big Hill / Creek Junction) 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

$230,288

Average Rent

$1,522

Vacancy Rate

19.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Big Hill / Creek Junction is a remote and quiet neighborhood in Glade Spring, Virginia, with a population density of just 35 residents per square mile.

The median home price is $230,288, making housing more affordable than in most Virginia and U.S. neighborhoods.

Average rents are $1,522, also below the majority of Virginia neighborhoods.

This area features mostly owner-occupied single-family homes and mobile homes built primarily between 1970 and 1999.

RemoteQuietAffordable HousingLow Population Density

Quick Facts

Population Density	35 residents per square mile
Vacancy Rate	19.1%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Big Hill / Creek Junction consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, with a high owner occupancy rate.

Owner Occupied Housing	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; some between 1940 and 1969

What buyers will notice right away

Median home prices and rents are below most Virginia neighborhoods, offering budget-friendly choices.

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, indicating a mature housing stock.

Vacancy is notably high at 19.1%, which may indicate prolonged vacancies in some properties.

Families & Lifestyle

Big Hill / Creek Junction offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low population density and a mix of household types.

Peaceful Living — The neighborhood is one of the quietest in America, ideal for those seeking tranquility.

Rural Setting — With uncrowded roads and open space, residents enjoy a rural atmosphere.

Married Couples

Demographics & Culture

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	38.9%
Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations	25.7%
Clerical, Assistant & Tech Support Occupations	17.9%
Sales & Service Occupations	17.6%
Income Level	Lower-middle income
Childhood Poverty Rate	5.9%
English Language Speakers	96.5%
Top Ancestries	English (14.7%), German (12.6%), Irish (7.0%), Scots-Irish (2.1%), Italian (1.9%)