Roanoke Rapids, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,024
Population
1,516/sq mi density
$53,981
Median Income
$29,306 per capita
$129,400
Home Value
$132,688 Zillow
$816
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
897
Violent Crime/100K
3,408 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,981 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
897 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$129,400
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$816/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.9%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,035
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$129,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$132,688
Redfin Median Sale
$166,500
Median Sale Price
$166,500
Median List Price
$193,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.9%
Owner-Occupied
50.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$816/mo
· Zillow rent:
$815/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$166,500
Median Days on Market
47 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
23.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Active Inventory
43
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
49.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $129,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $132,688 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $166,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $166,500 |
| Median List Price | $193,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $816 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $815 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 47 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.3% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 43 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,035 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |