Roanoke, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Roanoke, Virginia Summary
Life in Roanoke research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Roanoke over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Roanoke:
The population in Roanoke is 99,578.
The median home value in Roanoke is $140,600.
The median income in Roanoke is $48,476.
The cost of living in Roanoke is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Roanoke is $845.
The unemployment rate in Roanoke is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Roanoke is 18.4%.
Table Of Contents
Roanoke SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
8
Roanoke, VA Crime Report
4,806
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,893.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
110.56%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Roanoke / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,806 | 4,893.9 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 594 | 604.9 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 18 | 18.3 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 98 | 99.8 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 364 | 370.7 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,212 | 4,289.0 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 508 | 517.3 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 3,295 | 3,355.3 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 409 | 416.5 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Roanoke, VA Cost Of Living
87
Roanoke's Overall Cost Of Living
Roanoke's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Roanoke | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 86 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
Roanoke, VA Photos
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Rankings for Roanoke in Virginia
Map Of Roanoke, VA
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Population over time in Roanoke
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99,122 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 99,621 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 99,572 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 99,329 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 98,736 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 97,949 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 97,355 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 96,742 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 96,264 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 95,793 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Roanoke
| Race | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.4% | 60.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 28.6% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Roanoke
| Gender | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Roanoke for adults over 25
| Education | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Roanoke, Virginia
| Income | Roanoke | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.2% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.3% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
