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Roanoke, AL

Roanoke, AL.

Population: 9,968 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Roanoke, AL is $150,662 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 75 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$150,662

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$150,662
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+7.3%
10-year appreciation
+75.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$151,459
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$220,000
Median list price
$199,000
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+33.3%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
92.1%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$722/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$748/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$923/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,245/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Randolph County, Roanoke City
Schools include
Rock Mills Junior High School, Handley High School, Handley Middle School, Knight Enloe Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Annual precipitation
52.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Freedom Riders National Monument, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Roanoke Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+200 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
32.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$430
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
55.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,818
Average weekly wage
$843
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance

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

How it compares

RoanokeState medianUS median
Median home value$150,662$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$220,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market75 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$430$514$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, AL?
$150,662.
What is the median sale price in Roanoke, AL?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Roanoke, AL?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in Roanoke, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $923/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Roanoke, AL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Roanoke, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Roanoke, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Roanoke, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Roanoke, AL?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Roanoke, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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