The Town FilesMontvale, Virginia
Community in Bedford County · population 635 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $255,900
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 39.1
Montvale is a community of 635 people in Bedford County, Virginia. The median home is worth $255,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Virginia towns, quieter than 97% of Virginia towns, better for families than 78% of Virginia towns.
How Montvale ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Montvale is worth $255,900, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Montvale | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | — | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Montvale
| People | Montvale | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 2.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.5% | — |
| Work from home | 19.5% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 48.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Montvale
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 26.9°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montvale since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 17, 2004 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 23, 2016.
Severe weather in Bedford County since 1996
Bedford County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Bedford County
Bedford County had 18,602 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,340 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Montvale itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Montvale
1 public school with 260 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montvale Elementary | PK-5 | 260 | 16.3 |
Towns near Montvale
- Blue Ridge, VA5.3 mi · 3,185 people · home $274,500
- Laymantown, VA7.5 mi · 1,867 people · home $285,200
- Stewartsville, VA9.4 mi · 533 people · home $217,600
- Buchanan, VA9.6 mi · 1,196 people · home $187,500
- Cloverdale, VA10.0 mi · 3,410 people · home $359,900
- Daleville, VA10.5 mi · 3,070 people · home $370,100
- Fincastle, VA11.5 mi · 755 people · home $257,500
- Vinton, VA11.8 mi · 8,059 people · home $190,900
Montvale questions
Is Montvale, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Montvale scores better for retirees than 58% of Virginia towns and quieter than 97%. 2.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Montvale?
The median owner-occupied home in Montvale is valued at $255,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Montvale?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 12.5 inches of snow.
Does Montvale get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montvale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 17, 2004. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)