At a Glance
Median Income
$100,986
$59,990 per capita
Home Value
$454,500
Zillow: $425,009
Median Rent
$1,814/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
1,271/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
9.2% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roanoke residents earn a median household income of $100,986 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,990. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,760 business establishments, including 2,020 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roanoke is $454,500 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,009. Median rent is $1,814/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Roanoke reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,271/100K.
Education
47.5% of adults in Roanoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roanoke has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population9,947
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,444/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,986
Per Capita$59,990
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$64,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262
Housing
A
Home Value$454,500
Rent$1,814
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$425,009
Housing Units3,903
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property1,271/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation629 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Roanoke was built in 2004.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 2,020 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.