Roanoke, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
98,677 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,671 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$794 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Roanoke City
5
Roanoke Metro Area
3
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Roanoke City
8
Roanoke Metro Area
5
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 33
Feb 3 5 36
Mar 3 2 44
Apr 3 0 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 3 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, VA State Senate District 4, VA State House District 38, VA
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Schools

Hurt Park Elem
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Radford University-Carilion
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Virginia Western Community College
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carilion Medical Center
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lewisgale Medical Center
4 miles, W • 4.1 star
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S • 3.2 star
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
47 miles, N • 1 star
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