Roanoke City, VA
Living in Roanoke City
Bikeability45
Walkability48
Commute70
Public Transit50
Affordability92
Public Safety49
Airports5
Hospitals54
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
99kPopulation+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
$44kMedian 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
$135kMedian Home Value+$6.4k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$659Median 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 City
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Roanoke City
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump37%
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 City
Inland Flooding62
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roanoke City, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roanoke City, VA
New Vista Montessori School
1 miles, SE
Roanoke Catholic School
1 miles, E
Community High School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Roanoke City, VA
Radford University-Carilion
1 miles, SE
Hollins University
5 miles, N
Roanoke College
5 miles, W
Ferrum College
25 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roanoke City, VA
Carilion Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Lewisgale Medical Center
4 miles, W
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Roanoke City, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
47 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
81 miles, S