Roanoke, Virginia
Among the top 6% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 10% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
- top 1% for walkability
- top 2% for amenities nearby
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Roanoke is a county in Virginia with about 99,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, amenities nearby, and sales tax. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteroanokeva.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.1 in
humid 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US counties
Home Value$162k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$917better than 33% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 66% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.06%better than 35% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.02%better than 25% of US counties
Unemployment6.6%better than 20% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.5 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.8 inbetter than 48% of US counties
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 53% of US counties
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.9better than 26% of US counties
School Quality63.7better than 66% of US counties
Violent Crime3452/100kbetter than 1% of US counties
Property Crime4304/100kbetter than 1% of US counties
Community
Population99,21381st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.122nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.893rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)57.0%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)28.7%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 74% of US counties
Walkability12.9/20better than 99% of US counties
Airport Distance116 mibetter than 40% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.3%better than 43% of US counties
Amenities Nearby30.64better than 98% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 89% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Roanoke an affordable place to live?
- Roanoke is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Roanoke?
- The median home value in Roanoke is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Roanoke?
- Median household income in Roanoke is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Roanoke?
- Median gross rent in Roanoke is $917 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Roanoke safe?
- Roanoke is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3452/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 4304/100k.
- What is the weather like in Roanoke?
- Roanoke averages 78°F in July and 38°F in January, with 44.5 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Roanoke?
- Public-school quality in Roanoke is above average, scoring better than 66% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Roanoke?
- The average one-way commute in Roanoke is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)