Roanoke 78 Exceptional
Roanoke Livability #112 ranked city in Illinois#2,127 ranked city in the USARanks better than 92% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Roanoke

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

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      Roanoke transportation information

      Statistic Roanoke Illinois National
      Average one way commute22min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.3%73.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.3%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%9.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.6%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.3%3.1%2.8%
      Working from home3.1%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Roanoke, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).