City of Roanoke
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Roanoke, Virginia, often called the 'Star City of the South,' sits set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city blends lively arts, historic charm, and an outdoor lifestyle, offering visitors both urban and nature experiences. Roanoke is known for its friendly locals, colorful downtown, and scenic surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.23°, -79.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,370
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-19.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1156 mm
Internet Speed
322 Mbps
Upload
186 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
29.0
Airport
ROA
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.