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Roanoke city, VA: growth, migration and housing
Roanoke city has 99,111 residents, down 0.8% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 3,807 households moved in and 3,591 moved out (+216 net), while a net $67.2M of income left. Median household income is $55,378, the median home $190,500 and median rent $996 a month.
In Virginia: 98th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 62nd of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 106th of 133 counties for median household income · 97th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Roanoke city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County, VA | 1,003 | $46.9M |
| Salem city, VA | 265 | $11.8M |
| Franklin County, VA | 163 | $7.8M |
| Botetourt County, VA | 153 | $8.6M |
| Bedford County, VA | 148 | $5.5M |
| Montgomery County, VA | 101 | $4.9M |
| Lynchburg city, VA | 49 | $2.1M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 36 | $3.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Roanoke city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County, VA | 1,080 | $117.9M |
| Salem city, VA | 241 | $9.6M |
| Botetourt County, VA | 159 | $12.6M |
| Bedford County, VA | 157 | $7.2M |
| Franklin County, VA | 144 | $7.6M |
| Montgomery County, VA | 88 | $4.3M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 52 | $3.3M |
| Richmond city, VA | 43 | $2.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.