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Roanoke, VA

Founded 1852Elev. 297 m
Population
98,677
Median home
$180,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
48
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Roanoke

Roanoke is home to roughly 98,677 residents. Roanoke was founded in 1852. The median age is 38 and the median household income is $52,671. Homes carry a median value of $180,500, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55.5%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
98,677
Median age
38
Median household income
$52,671
Per-capita income
$34,792
Poverty rate
19.7%
High-school grad or higher
89.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
19.9 min
Work from home
10.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55.5%
Hispanic or Latino8.6%
Black28.5%
Asian3.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.6%
Sales & office21.2%
Service18.6%
Production, transportation & material moving16.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$180,500
Median gross rent
$964/mo
Owner-occupied
51.7%
Median year built
1959
Households
43,429
Avg. household size
2.23

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Roanoke has 48 public schools — 28 elementary, 8 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading73%
Math80%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CAVE SPRING HIGHHighGrades 9–12
HIDDEN VALLEY HIGHHighGrades 9–12
NORTHSIDE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
PATRICK HENRY HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WILLIAM FLEMING HIGHHighGrades 9–12
Addison Aerospace Magnet MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
BRECKINRIDGE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CAVE SPRING MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
HIDDEN VALLEY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
JAMES MADISON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
JOHN P. FISHWICK MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
NORTHSIDE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
WOODROW WILSON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Back Creek ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime52% above national
Roanoke587
Virginia243
United States386
↑ 51% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime104% above national
Roanoke3,973
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↓ 11% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Roanoke Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Roanoke.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Roanoke County
Strong windRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Roanoke is in Roanoke County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Roanoke was founded in 1852. Elevation ~297 m.

Population trend
100K96K98,67720102024
Map of Roanoke
Roanoke, VA
Where Roanoke is
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Historic places

42 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old TombstoneColonial National BankSt. Andrew's Roman Catholic ChurchMountain ViewHarrison SchoolFirst National BankFire Station No. 1Boxley Building
Notable people from Roanoke
John C. MatherHenrietta LacksJohn PayneLynn BariLouis A. JohnsonTony AtlasEustace MullinsDon PullenHenry H. FowlerJonathan Glassner
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Nearby cities
Salem (5 mi)Blacksburg (26 mi)Christiansburg (26 mi)Radford (35 mi)Martinsville (41 mi)Lynchburg (43 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Roanoke, VA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Roanoke, Virginia.

Miguel Santos Flores, 47ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24015
AKA Miguel S Flores, Maguel Florez
Edward Lee Robertson, 65ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24013
AKA Edward L Robertson
Joseph Thomas Divers, 74ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24016
AKA Joe Divers, Jo Jo Divers
David Wayne Wilson, 61ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24013
AKA David Wilson, David W Wilson
Paul Garcia
Roanoke · 24017
Josue Rodriguez Rivera, 44
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24013
AKA Joshua R Rivera, Joshua Rivera
Charles T Hall, 69ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24016
AKA Charles Thomas Hall, Charles Hall
Charles Robert Sr Becker, 58
Roanoke · Surry County · 24013
AKA Robert Becker
Charles Edward Williams, 71
Roanoke · 24013
Charles Edward Smith, 60ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24013
AKA Charles E Smith, Eddie Smith
Joseph Donald Lee Greene, 57ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24012
AKA Joseph Donald Green, Joseph Donald Greene
Joseph Cameron Allen, 39ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24012
Donald Fredrick Miller Jr, 49ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24012
AKA Lt Miller, Donald Frederick Miller
Steven Michael Scott, 41ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke County County · 24019
AKA Steven M Scott, Drake Scott
Jason Dale Thomas, 48ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24017
Jason Lamont Smith, 52ABSCONDER
Roanoke · Roanoke City County · 24013
AKA Jason L Smith, Jason Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Roanoke — frequently asked

What is the population of Roanoke, Virginia?
Roanoke has a population of about 98,677, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Roanoke?
The median home value in Roanoke is $180,500, and the median gross rent is $964/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Roanoke safe? What is the crime rate?
Roanoke Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 587 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Roanoke face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Roanoke County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Roanoke?
Roanoke has 48 public schools (28 elementary, 8 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Roanoke?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Roanoke. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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