Roanoke, TX

Roanoke, Texas

Roanoke, Texas, in Denton county, is 7 miles W of Flower Mound, Texas (center to center) and 19 miles N of Arlington, Texas. Part of the surrounding Dallas metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Roanoke is home to some 2,810 residents.

The People and Families of Roanoke

In Roanoke, about 62% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roanoke had a median family income of $58,833. More so than most places, the people in Roanoke generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Roanoke are poor than in most places in Texas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Roanoke.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($17,805) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Roanoke. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Roanoke Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Roanoke was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Roanoke, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Roanoke, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Roanoke strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Roanoke, TX

Comparing Roanoke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Roanoke Almanac

Roanoke Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Roanoke Public Libraries

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Roanoke Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Roanoke residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Starbucks in Roanoke

Roanoke High Schools (2004)

DENTON CREEK
3505 HAYNES RD
817-490-0295
A Non-traditional School
Serves 43 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Roanoke Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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