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Roanoke Rapids
  • Town in North Carolina
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Roanoke Rapids

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Roanoke Rapids is a town in North Carolina with a population of 15,294. Roanoke Rapids is in Halifax County. Living in Roanoke Rapids offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Roanoke Rapids there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Roanoke Rapids and residents tend to lean liberal.
    Population
    15,294
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $110,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $701
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      626.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      21.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      64.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      99.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      719.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,954.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      141.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Roanoke Rapids

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,704
    National
    $69,021
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