Blue Ridge small city, honest prices. Median home price runs about $305K with an effective property tax near 0.87% — roughly $2,654/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Roanoke
Median home price
$305K
Effective property tax
0.87%
Tax friendliness
5/10
Winter mildness
6/10
Summer comfort
7/10
Walkability
7/10
Outdoor access
9/10
Culture & food
5/10
Healthcare
2/10
Airport connectivity
5/10
Schools
6/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
Growth trajectory
3/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, people who want life on foot, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: