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Living in Roanoke County, Virginia

The suburban side of the Roanoke Valley. Cave Spring and Hollins have settled neighborhoods and some of the metro's best-rated schools.

$315,000
Median home
1.09
Tax per $100
95%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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Housing market

The median sale price in Roanoke County is $315,000, with most homes between $230,000 and $420,000 (about $176/sqft). A typical home runs 3 bed / 1,728 sqft (built ~1977).

Local starting points

Cave Spring

Home-buying activity

In 2025, lenders financed 1,277 home purchases in Roanoke County, at a median mortgage of $285,000. 62% of new mortgages were purchases rather than refinances.

About 30% of mortgage applications were denied. Source: federal HMDA mortgage data (2025).

Jobs & hiring

A sample of what's open right now at Roanoke Metro-area employers (on-site & remote):

See all open roles & the RBTC job board →

Commute & how people work

About 15% of Roanoke County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 22 min.

22 min
Average commute
49%
Commute under 20 min
7%
Commute 45 min or more
15%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min11%
10 to 19 min38%
20 to 29 min27%
30 to 44 min17%
45 min or more7%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone77%
Carpool6%
Public transit0.3%
Walk or bike0.8%
Work from home15%
Other0.9%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Roanoke County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 85% passing Math and 84% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

Roanoke County enrollment →

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Delivery & shopping apps

For everyday convenience, these are the clearest delivery-service signals we found for Roanoke County.

Exact delivery windows can vary by address, item, membership, restaurant hours, and driver availability. These checks use public service pages and do not log into private accounts.

Parks & the outdoors

Roanoke County has roughly 0 parks nearby, with easy access to Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, Appalachian Trail, Explore Park. Park counts from OpenStreetMap; destinations are well-known local landmarks.

Public parks & trails include Academy Street PArk, Andrews Park, App Trail Corridor Land, Arnold R Burton Complex, Bluestone Park, Bowman Park, Breckenridge Ballfields, Brookside Park. From county/city GIS.

Local rhythm

Weekdays

School, retail, and medical commutes are usually by car, with quick routes into Roanoke City.

Weekends

Trailheads, parks, youth sports, and suburban errands shape weekends.

Newcomer tip

Drive the exact school and work route; the county wraps around the city and travel times vary.

Leaf season and outdoor weekends make mountain access a real amenity.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Roanoke County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

Browse the full Roanoke County directory, search businesses, parks & employers →

Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Newcomer resources

Government & towns

Schools & enrollment

Getting around

Parks & the outdoors

Community & events

Year-round, locals turn out for Vinton Dogwood Festival (April), summer events at Explore Park, Green Hill Park horse shows.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Roanoke County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Universities

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Healthcare

Minutes from Carilion Roanoke Memorial (the region's Level I trauma center) and LewisGale Salem.

Check drive times to care from a specific address →

Internet & remote work

Cox and Comcast/Xfinity, with Glo Fiber expanding across the suburbs.

Verify broadband at the address level →

Climate

Mild four-season climate in the Roanoke Valley, a touch warmer than the NRV; about 42 inches of rain a year (NOAA, Roanoke).

Safety

Suburban and among the lower-crime jurisdictions in the metro; Cave Spring and Hollins are long-established family areas. Safety varies block to block, so check current local crime data before you decide.

By the numbers

Cost of living

$83,709
Median household income
$286,000
Median home value
$1,224 /mo
Median gross rent
76%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

44
Median age
37%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

3%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

How much do homes cost in Roanoke County?

The median sale price in Roanoke County is $315,000, with most homes between $230,000 and $420,000.

What are property taxes like in Roanoke County?

Roanoke County's real-estate tax rate is about $1.09 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.09% a year).

How are the schools in Roanoke County?

Roanoke County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 85% passing Math and 84% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

Who are the major employers near Roanoke County?

Major employers include Carilion Clinic, Roanoke County Public Schools, Kroger / Food Lion regional operations, Friendship (senior care).

Where is the nearest hospital to Roanoke County?

Minutes from Carilion Roanoke Memorial (the region's Level I trauma center) and LewisGale Salem.

How long is the commute in Roanoke County?

The average commute for Roanoke County workers is about 22 minutes, and 49% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Roanoke County?

About 15% of Roanoke County workers already work from home. Cox and Comcast/Xfinity, with Glo Fiber expanding across the suburbs.

Nearby area guides

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Roanoke County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • Home-price medians use 3,343 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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