Roanoke, VA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Roanoke, Virginia Summary
Life in Roanoke research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Roanoke over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Roanoke:
The population in Roanoke is 98,677.
The median home value in Roanoke is $272,407.
The median income in Roanoke is $52,671.
The cost of living in Roanoke is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Roanoke is $964.
The unemployment rate in Roanoke is 5.5%.
The poverty rate in Roanoke is 19.7%.
The average high in Roanoke is 67.2° and the average low is 45.5°.
Roanoke SnackAbility
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Roanoke, VA Crime Report
Crime in Roanoke summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Roanoke. Key points include:
There were 4,537 total crimes in Roanoke in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Roanoke is 4,676.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Roanoke is 620.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Roanoke is 4,055.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Roanoke is 120.65% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Roanoke Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Roanoke / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,537 | 4,676.0 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 602 | 620.4 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 11 | 11.3 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 90 | 92.8 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 417 | 429.8 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,935 | 4,055.6 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 376 | 387.5 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,176 | 3,273.3 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 383 | 394.7 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Roanoke, VA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Roanoke summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Roanoke. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Roanoke is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Roanoke is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Roanoke is $272,407.
The median income in Roanoke is $52,671.
Roanoke's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Roanoke Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Roanoke | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 114 | 104 | 100 | |
Roanoke, VA Weather
The average high in Roanoke is 67.2° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 72.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.2 inches of precipitation each year with 15.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Roanoke |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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2 Reviews & Comments About Roanoke
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-05 12:49:53.085898
Roanoke was a low crime area and a relatively safe city. There were multiple schools in the city, all decently rated nationally. The Downtown was the main place to go and do things, like going to the weekend the farmer's market, the science and art museum, restaurants, bars, shopping, and theater. Overall, it is a pleasant and growing city.
My favorite places were the Downtown restaurant and bar, Fork in the Market, and the beautiful drive and overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Also enjoyable was the short drive to Smith Mountain Lake. It's best to avoid the business side of downtown, where there is more crime and homelessness.
HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-08 21:35:08.753267
Roanoke is not the best city but Roanoke is history, it's a place to call home. Every where you go will have it's trouble, Roanoke is relaxing, laid back and fun homelessness is a big issue here but what is the city doing yo help also- Doesn't make them bad people I come across them all the time and never once has anything bad happened. ROANOKE IS A PLACE TO CALL HOME..
The Roanoke City Star, the history, science and all of the art around the city.
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Roanoke Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Roanoke
The current population in Roanoke is 98,677. The population has increased 3.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98,677 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 99,213 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 99,578 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 99,122 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 99,229 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 99,621 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 99,572 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 99,329 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 98,736 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 97,949 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 97,355 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 96,742 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 96,264 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 95,793 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Roanoke
Roanoke is:
55.5% White with 54,810 White residents.
28.5% African American with 28,099 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 85 American Indian residents.
3.1% Asian with 3,087 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 95 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 439 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 3,603 Two Or More residents.
8.6% Hispanic with 8,459 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.5% | 59.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 28.5% | 18.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Roanoke
Roanoke is 52.9% female with 52,165 female residents.
Roanoke is 47.1% male with 46,511 male residents.
| Gender | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Roanoke for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Roanoke completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Roanoke completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Roanoke completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Roanoke completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Roanoke completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Roanoke completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Roanoke completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Roanoke completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Roanoke completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Roanoke, Virginia
7.7% of households in Roanoke earn Less than $10,000.
6.8% of households in Roanoke earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.9% of households in Roanoke earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Roanoke earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Roanoke earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Roanoke earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Roanoke earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Roanoke earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Roanoke earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.2% of households in Roanoke earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 16.9% | 12.6% |
