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City of Roanoke, Virginia

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About homes in Roanoke

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Roanoke in Roanoke city, not the metro, with a source for each.

1958Median year built1U.S. 1980
78%Built before 198014% built since 2010
1956Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1964
62%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
52%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$190kMedian home value1Virginia median $384k

The median home in the city of Roanoke was built in 1958, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Virginia median of 1984.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 78% of Roanoke's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 4% since 2010.1 Pre-1940 houses often have unlined chimneys, plaster walls and balloon framing, which change the scope of almost every trade.

Owner-occupied homes in Roanoke are older than rentals: a median build year of 1956 against 1964.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap. Housing in Roanoke is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 22% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Roanoke, with 52% of occupied homes owner-occupied (67% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Roanoke is valued at $190,500 (ACS), below the Virginia median of $383,700.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Roanoke Rgnl Ap station averages 77 nights a year at or below 32°F and 14 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers bring about 30 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 43 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Snowfall averages about 15 inches a year.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 3,868 heating degree days against 1,368 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Roanoke sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Roanoke are normally issued by the city, which is not part of a county.5,6

Share of Roanoke housing units by year built
Before 194024.7%
1940-195928.3%
1960-197924.6%
1980-199912.5%
2000-20095.7%
2010 or later4.2%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 2.8 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Roanoke, VA?

Most home remodeling projects in Roanoke, VA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Roanoke?

The median home in the city of Roanoke was built in 1958, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Virginia median of 1984. The stock is old by national standards: 78% of Roanoke's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 4% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Roanoke climate like for exterior work?

The Roanoke Rgnl Ap station averages 77 nights a year at or below 32°F and 14 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 30 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 43 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 15 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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