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Roanoke County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Roanoke County has 97,150 residents, up 0.2% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 3,467 households moved in and 3,398 moved out (+69 net), bringing in a net $78.0M of income. Median household income is $83,709, the median home $286,000 and median rent $1,224 a month.
In Virginia: 87th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 89th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 43rd of 133 counties for median household income · 61st of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Roanoke County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke city, VA | 1,080 | $117.9M |
| Salem city, VA | 285 | $17.8M |
| Botetourt County, VA | 222 | $16.5M |
| Bedford County, VA | 150 | $6.8M |
| Franklin County, VA | 142 | $10.8M |
| Montgomery County, VA | 120 | $6.9M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 34 | $3.7M |
| Lynchburg city, VA | 24 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Roanoke County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke city, VA | 1,003 | $46.9M |
| Botetourt County, VA | 252 | $18.5M |
| Salem city, VA | 246 | $13.9M |
| Bedford County, VA | 174 | $10.5M |
| Franklin County, VA | 132 | $9.2M |
| Montgomery County, VA | 119 | $8.0M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 47 | $4.0M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 38 | $2.8M |
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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.