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Compare Roanoke to Norfolk
This post compares Roanoke, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Roanoke (city) | Norfolk (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,572 | 245,752 |
| Income (median) | $36,256 | $35,480 |
| Home Value (median) | $133,700 | $194,800 |
| White | 62% | 47% |
| Black | 28% | 42% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| With Kids | 26% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 30 |
| Rentals | 48% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Roanoke or Norfolk?
A: Roanoke has a much smaller population count than Norfolk: 99572 compared with 245752 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Roanoke or in Norfolk?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Roanoke.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Roanoke or Norfolk?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Roanoke.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Norfolk does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 48% for Roanoke versus 56% for Norfolk.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Roanoke may include: Hopewell, Danville, and Waynesboro.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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