What are the schools like in Roanoke, TX?

Roanoke is served primarily by NORTHWEST ISD. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Roanoke?

The median household income in Roanoke, TX is $113,171 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Roanoke, TX?

Roanoke has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Roanoke, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Roanoke, TX affordable or expensive?

Roanoke's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roanoke is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $404,600 and the median rent is $1,698 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Roanoke, TX?

Roanoke has a violent crime rate of 107.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1226.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roanoke, TX a Good Place to Live?

Roanoke is a small town of 9,565 in Texas, with a median household income of $113,171 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Roanoke stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Roanoke is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roanoke city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Roanoke's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roanoke costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Roanoke, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$404,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,698	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,171	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Roanoke's violent crime rate is 107.4 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

107.4 /100k

Property Crime

1226.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Roanoke is served primarily by NORTHWEST ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roanoke, TX	National Avg
School District	NORTHWEST ISD	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roanoke sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roanoke, TX
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	96.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Roanoke, TX	National Avg
Population	9,565	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.1%	18.9%
Asian	10.6%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	6.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westlake, TX 2 mi Trophy Club, TX 4 mi Northlake, TX 4 mi Keller, TX 6 mi Draper, TX 6 mi

Roanoke vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roanoke, TX affordable or expensive?

Roanoke's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Roanoke roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $404,600 and median rent is $1,698/month.

What is the crime rate in Roanoke, TX?

Roanoke's violent crime rate is 107.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1226.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roanoke?

Public schools in Roanoke are operated by NORTHWEST ISD. The district has 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 45.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roanoke, TX a good place to live?

Roanoke, TX has a population of 9,565, a median household income of $113,171, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Roanoke?

Roanoke averages 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Roanoke?

The population of Roanoke, Texas is 9,565 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roanoke?

Key numbers for living in Roanoke: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $404,600, median household income $113,171, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roanoke side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.