Roanoke City, VA
Living in Roanoke City
Bikeability
45
Walkability
48
Commute
70
Public Transit
50
Affordability
92
Public Safety
49
Airports
5
Hospitals
54
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
91
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
99k
Population
+3.4k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
23%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black28%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate34%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$7.8k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$135k
Median Home Value
+$6.4k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$659
Median Monthly Rent
+$139 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas48%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Roanoke City
United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52
Property Crime in Roanoke City
United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Roanoke City88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 37 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roanoke City
Inland Flooding62
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roanoke City, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roanoke City, VA
New Vista Montessori School
1 miles, SE
First Baptist Church Child Development Center
1 miles, SE
Roanoke Catholic School
1 miles, E
Community High School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Roanoke City, VA
Radford University-Carilion
1 miles, SE
Hollins University
5 miles, N
Roanoke College
5 miles, W
Ferrum College
25 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roanoke City, VA
Carilion Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Lewisgale Medical Center
4 miles, W
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Roanoke City, VA
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
42 miles, E
Greenbrier Valley Airport
47 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
81 miles, S