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Ruth M. housing

Best neighborhoods to rent in Roanoke?

Hi all, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 14.8%, which is around average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective. TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Connor Lewis
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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denvermama2026
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Indian places. I love the pace of life here.
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Mason
Moved here from Salt Lake City about 9 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to dating scene but Hope this helps!.
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Carson Roberts
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.

I've been here 15 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

No regrets on my end..
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