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Roanoke, VA

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Roanoke.

Population: 102,992 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Roanoke, VA is $225,688 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $228,417 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,356/month. 30 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,688

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,688
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+112.9%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$229,546
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$228,417
Median list price
$261,570
Median price per sqft
$122
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
427
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
140

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,356/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
30
Elementary schools
19
Middle schools
5
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, Roanoke City Public Schools, Roanoke County Public Schools
Schools include
ROANOKE VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION HOME, BRECKINRIDGE MIDDLE, Round Hill Elementary, Lincoln Terrace Elementary, Monterey Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.6°F
Average high
69.6°F
Average low
52.8°F
Annual precipitation
48.4 in
Annual snowfall
10.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
98
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,088
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,011
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,982

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (13 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Bluestone National Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
180
Nearest airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
47
Hospitals include
CARILION MEDICAL CENTER, CARILION NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-358 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Housing built before 1970
68.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,641
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
73.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,249
Average weekly wage
$1,147
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
118

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RoanokeState medianUS median
Median home value$225,688$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$228,417$380,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,356/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,641$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Roanoke, VA?
$225,688.
What is the median sale price in Roanoke, VA?
$228,417.
How long do homes take to sell in Roanoke, VA?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Roanoke, VA?
Typical rent: $1,356/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Roanoke, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Roanoke, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Roanoke, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Roanoke, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Roanoke, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Roanoke, VA?
30 schools (19 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Roanoke, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Roanoke, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Roanoke, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 102.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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