Roanoke, VA

Living in Roanoke

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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

United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52

Property Crime in Roanoke

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

Inland Flooding62
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Roanoke, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Roanoke, VA

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Colleges

Colleges near Roanoke, 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, VA

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Airports

Airports near Roanoke, VA

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