Question 1

Is 24701 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 24701 in Bluefield has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Bluefield city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 24701 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 24701?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 24701 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 24701. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 24701 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Bluefield. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 24701?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 24701 is approximately $113K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 24701 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 24701 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 24701 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 24701 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, placing it in the moderate range for Bluefield. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 70/100, 24701 scores similarly to the middle tier of Bluefield neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Bluefield — ZIP 24701

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Bluefield High School	09–12	—	—	—
Bluewell Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Brushfork Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Mountain Valley Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Bluefield Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Bluefield Intermediate School	03–05	—	—	—
Bluefield Primary School	PK–02	—	—	—