About Roanoke County

Roanoke is a county in the Roanoke Metropolitan area. It has a population of 97,171 and a population density of 2,331, which is 96% above the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 4 years below the Roanoke Metro median age and same as the national average.


Roanoke city has a median home value of $125,452, which is 53% below the Metro average.The average rent of $932 is 26% below the metro average rent and 55% below the national average rent The average household income in Roanoke County is $51,038 , which is 22% below the Metro average household income and 34% below the national average of household income.

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$125,452Median Home Value
$265,276 Roanoke Metro Area
$932Median Rent
$1,256 Roanoke Metro Area
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Roanoke County's population is made up of 44% married, 37% single, 12% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 35%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 52% of the population in Roanoke County.

97,171Population
313,786 Roanoke Metro Area
2,331Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
39 Median Age
43 Roanoke Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Roanoke County is $35,539. The Median Household Income is $51,038

$35,539Income Per Capita
$39,231 Roanoke Metro Area
$51,038Median Household Income
$65,537 Roanoke Metro Area
19% Poverty Rate
12% Roanoke Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Roanoke Metro Area
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Amenities in Roanoke County
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$125,452Median Home Value
$265,276 Roanoke Metro Area
$932Median Rent
$1,256 Roanoke Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Roanoke Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
48%
Home Owners
52%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Roanoke crime index is 159 which is higher than the national average.

159
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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