City profile
Roanoke, VA
Roanoke city · Population 98,355
Roanoke is a city in Roanoke city, VA with about 98,355 residents and a typical home value near $190,000. It is 96 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$190,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,179
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
84
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 73/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Riverine flooding, Lightning
Nearest major airport
81 mi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 61% Democratic / 38% Republican
Community
Population
98,355
Black population
27.9%
County
Roanoke city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 98,355 residents
- Typical home value about $190,000
- 96 miles from Charlottesville, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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