# Living in Roanoke, TX: Realust Score 80

> Source: Realust (realust.com), data as of October 2026. Cite: https://realust.com/city/roanoke/

URL: https://realust.com/city/roanoke/
County: Denton
Realust Score: 80/100 (B+, Very Good), tied for #34 of 84. Base 80 + price-tier bonus 0.
Category scores: Prosperity 79, Schools 83, Safety 82, Lifestyle 86, Market 72, Affordability 76, Commute 68, Growth 77
Median home price: $425K
Population: 10,286
Market momentum: Growing (home prices -1.1% over 1 year, +14.8% over 5 years)

Roanoke is a lively, walkable small city with a well-regarded downtown dining/retail scene, good schools and a mix of housing that appeals to buyers who want a strong neighborhood feel, dining/nightlife options and solid resale demand, while accepting higher prices than nearby rural towns, some traffic on weekends and limited large-lot acreage. Roanoke blends close-knit residential neighborhoods, new infill and townhome development with a compact, pedestrian-friendly Main Street known for restaurants, breweries and local shops; residents benefit from strong school options (verify specific zoning), convenient retail and medical access, relatively short drives to Southlake and Fort Worth, and steady demand that supports resale values. Tradeoffs include smaller lot sizes in core areas, rising home prices and property taxes compared with outlying communities, occasional congestion during events or peak dining hours, and fewer large acreage or agricultural options.

Strengths:
- Walkable downtown and acclaimed restaurants give Roanoke a small-city vibe with big flavor.
- Crime rates are significantly lower than national averages, with many residents citing peace of mind as a major benefit.
- Close to Fort Worth, Alliance Corridor, DFW Airport, and North Dallas, making commute choices flexible.

Trade-offs:
- While still often more affordable than Southlake or Westlake, home prices and property taxes can be high for some buyers.
- Growth has increased congestion on key corridors like Highway 114 and 377, though major widening projects are underway to help.
- Trips to downtown Dallas during peak times can take over an hour.

Data:
- Demographics / Population: Total Population 10,286; People per sq mile 1,508; 5-Year Growth +23.3%
- Demographics / Mobility & Migration: Moved Last Year 14.9%; Same Home 1+ Year 85.1%; From Out of State 2.6%; From Different County 7.3%
- Demographics / Age Distribution: Under 18 25.2%; 25-34 9.0%; 35-44 20.2%; 65+ 9.9%; Median Age 41.5 years
- Demographics / Households: Avg Household Size 2.4; Family Households 65.0%; Homeownership Rate 54.3%; With Kids 42.1%; Married 56.5%; Single Parent 2.9%; Living Alone 31.6%; Seniors Alone 6.4%
- Demographics / Education Level: High School+ 89.4%; Bachelor's+ 47.1%; Graduate Degree 15.6%
- Demographics / Connectivity & Remote Work: Broadband Access 93.7%; Have Computer 97.0%; Work From Home 19.6%
- Real Estate / Home Prices: Per Sq Ft $225; Starter Home $469,000; Median Price $425,009; Premium Home $2,100,000
- Real Estate / Home Price Trends: 1-Year Change -1.1%; 5-Year Change +14.8%
- Real Estate / Rent Trends: 1-Year Change -1.5%; 5-Year Change +26.9%
- Real Estate / Market Health: Active Listings 184; Median Days on Market 67; Under Contract 21.4%; Price Reduced 11.4%; Sale-to-List Ratio 98.3%
- Real Estate / Market Insights: Cheaper to Rent $605/mo; Balanced 3.7 mo; Rental Yield 4.9%; Income to Buy 4.4x; vs Region Avg +0%
- Real Estate / Fit Scores: Remote Work Fit 82; Family Fit 55; Investment 88
- Real Estate / Typical Home: Sq Ft 3,536; Beds 3.8; Baths 3.4; Lot Sq Ft 63,843; Year Built 2010; Garage 2.3-car
- Real Estate / Property Mix: Single Family 75.2%; Townhome 0%; Condo 0%
- Real Estate / Common Features: Pool 16.2%; Garage 81%; Single Story 33.3%; Fireplace 73.3%; Central Air 76.2%; Waterfront 1%
- Real Estate / Costs & Ownership: Est. Monthly Payment $2,354; Median Rent $1,749; Avg HOA Fee $153/mo; Have HOA 65.7%
- Real Estate / Investment Indicators: Rental Vacancy 0%; New Construction 14.3%; Per Bedroom $170,948
- Lifestyle / Lifestyle Scores: Area Feel Dense Suburban; Family Friendly 8; Outdoor Activities 4.7; Nightlife 6.7; Health & Fitness 7.3; Diversity 8; Weather 6.7
- Lifestyle / Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles): Restaurants 60+; Parks 57; Gyms 38; Grocery 6; Coffee 40; Bars 40; Theaters 2; Daycares 60+; Hospitals 21; Pharmacies 24; Dentists 60+; Libraries 3; Dog Parks 60+; Museums 2
- Lifestyle / Getting Around: Walk Score 39; Bike Score 33
- Lifestyle / Seasonal Temperatures (high / low): January 56° / 39°; April 74° / 55°; July 94° / 77°; October 77° / 58°
- Lifestyle / Annual Conditions: Sunny Days/Year 218; Rainy Days/Year 147; Annual Rainfall 53.3"
- Crime & Safety / Safety Overview: Safety Grade B+; Violent crime (per 1,000) 1.07; Property crime (per 1,000) 9.53
- Crime & Safety / Violent Crime (per 100,000): Assault 89.49; Robbery 8.95; Murder 9.72; Rape 8.95
- Crime & Safety / Property Crime (per 100,000): Burglary 161.09; Theft 921.78; Vehicle Theft 143.19
- Job Market / Income: Median Household $97,295; Average Household $156,862; Per Capita $63,605
- Job Market / Employment: Unemployment Rate 5.0%; Job Growth (1 yr) +3.8%; Poverty Rate 4.5%
- Job Market / Income Distribution: $150k+ 36.6%; $100k-$150k 10.2%; $75k-$100k 25.1%; $50k-$75k 11.5%; $25k-$50k 11.7%; Under $25k 5.0%
- Education / School District: Primary district Northwest ISD; District Grade A-; State Ranking Top 27%
- Education / Schools: Elementary 23; Middle 7; High School 5
- Education / Middle Schools: John M Tidwell Middle B (85)
- Education / Academic Info: Student-Teacher Ratio 15.3:1
- Education / Graduation Rates (Class of 2024): Graduation Rate 96.0%; Dropout Rate 2.4%
- Education / College Readiness (Class of 2023): Took SAT/ACT 96%; College Ready 22.3%; TSI Ready 35.9%
- Transportation / Mobility Scores: Walk Score 39; Bike Score 33
- Transportation / Commute: Avg Minutes 27; Drive Alone 72.9%; Carpool 6.2%; Work from Home 19.6%
- Transportation / Distance To: Downtown Dallas 32 mi; DFW Airport 13.3 mi; Love Field 28.7 mi
- Cost of Living / Cost Index (100 = National Average): Overall 101; Housing 113; Utilities 97; Groceries 100; Transportation 102; Healthcare 100
- Cost of Living / Monthly Utilities: Electric $142; Water $52; Gas $44; Internet $72
- Cost of Living / Everyday Costs: Monthly Groceries (Family of 4) $823; Gas Price (per gallon) $2.82
- Cost of Living / Taxes: Sales Tax Rate 8.3%; Property Tax Rate 2.2%

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