In Roanoke, Virginia, the median home price is $336,863; median household income is $83,709; the population is 97,023; schools rate 8.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 184.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Roanoke at a glance
Population
97,023
Median Household Income
$83,709
Typical Home Value
$336,863
School District Rating
8.8
Violent Crime Rate
184.5
Avg Commute Time
21.8
About Roanoke
Roanoke has a population of 97,023. The median home value is $336,863, 28% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $83,709 (10% below the Virginia median). The most populated towns are Hollins, Catawba, and Cave Spring.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Roanoke
5 towns, by population.
Roanoke at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Roanoke?
- Roanoke has a population of 97,023 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Roanoke?
- The median home value in Roanoke is $336,863. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Roanoke?
- Median household income in Roanoke is $83,709 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Roanoke in?
- Roanoke is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Roanoke?
- Roanoke contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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