Roanoke 75 Excellent
Roanoke Livability #48 ranked city in Indiana#3,610 ranked city in the USARanks better than 87% 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.

  • Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • 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.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

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 Indiana National
      Average one way commute24min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work90.2%83.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.1%8.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.1%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.0%2.1%2.8%
      Working from home2.2%3.5%4.6%
      Source: The Roanoke, IN data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).