Roanoke City, VA

Living in Roanoke City

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 48
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 63
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Schools 91
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Roanoke City, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Roanoke City, VA

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Colleges

Colleges near Roanoke City, VA

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Hollins University
5 miles, N
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Roanoke College
5 miles, W
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Ferrum College
25 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Roanoke City, VA

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Airports

Airports near Roanoke City, VA

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