In Roane, West Virginia, the median home price is $132,472, compared with the West Virginia median of $181,745; median household income is $45,778; the population is 13,786; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 57.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Roane at a glance
Population
13,786
Median Household Income
$45,778
Typical Home Value
$132,472
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
57.2
Avg Commute Time
32.7
About Roane
Roane has a population of 13,786. The median home value is $132,472, 27% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $45,778 (23% below the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are I, II, and III.
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 Roane
3 towns, by population.
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Roane at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Roane?
- Roane has a population of 13,786 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Roane?
- The median home value in Roane is $132,472. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Roane?
- Median household income in Roane is $45,778 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Roane in?
- Roane is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Roane?
- Roane contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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