At a Glance
Median Income
$72,880
$39,174 per capita
Home Value
$168,600
Zillow: $371,448
Median Rent
$790/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.7% smoking rate
How Roanoke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roanoke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roanoke a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roanoke residents earn a median household income of $72,880 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,174. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roanoke is $168,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,448. Median rent is $790/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
25.5% of adults in Roanoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roanoke has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,819
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,467/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,880
Per Capita$39,174
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$2,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,600
Rent$790
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$371,448
Housing Units894
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,432/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation790 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Roanoke was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.