Here's what it costs to live in Roanoke, Virginia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, while the typical home is valued around $190,500. Households earn a median of $55,378 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$55,378
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$996
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$190,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,004
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,053
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,254
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,743
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
98,355
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$964
Per month
Avg Home Value
$250,320
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 24011 | — | $996 | $830,000 |
| ZIP 24012 | — | $955 | $160,100 |
| ZIP 24013 | — | $919 | $100,500 |
| ZIP 24014 | — | $913 | $207,300 |
| ZIP 24015 | — | $823 | $238,300 |
| ZIP 24016 | — | $919 | $111,600 |
| ZIP 24017 | — | $923 | $128,200 |
| ZIP 24018 | — | $1,156 | $299,800 |
| ZIP 24019 | — | $1,185 | $218,100 |
| ZIP 24022 | — | — | — |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
37°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.7
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.2%
The cost of living index for Roanoke is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Roanoke is $996 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Roanoke is $55,378 per year.
The median home value in Roanoke is $190,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Roanoke is not yet available.
Tax data for Virginia is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
