Roanoke, VA

Roanoke is a mid-size city in Virginia with a population of 98,677. Residents earn $52,671 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

98,677 Population 2,321/sq mi density

$52,671 Median Income $34,792 per capita

$180,500 Home Value $272,178 Zillow

$964 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr

387 Violent Crime/100K 4,413 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$52,671 median income, 3.4% unemployment

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Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$180,500 home value, $964/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)

Education

3.3 / 5.0

28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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3 reported haunted locations found near Roanoke, VA.

Name	Description
Black Lantern Inn – Room # 3	The shower in room #3 In the Burdette House turns on and off by its self. Unknown what causes it or who it might be.
Blue Ridge Scout Reservation	Old Civil War Generals, and soldiers have been seen and heard on the southern side of the reservation. Also the sprits and voices of George Washington and his men have been seen walking through one camp, where in the 1700's a old railroad route used to be.
Patrick Henry Hotel	There are many ghosts here. There are 3 men in the ballroom who stand and watch. An elderly woman died here in one of the room and you can still feel her presence. There is also a man sitting at one of the tables on the second floor, kicking the tablecloth with his foot and smoking a pipe