Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$660
Population
14,371
Renter Mix
47% Rent
A laidback suburban community set along a namesake river and lake
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Quaint
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Once a bustling mill town, Roanoke Rapids is a quaint community 90 miles northeast of Raleigh. The city sits near the Roanoke Dam and enjoys access the lake that feeds the Roanoke River below it. It’s a relatively sleepy community, but there are popular chain restaurants and big-box stores along East Littleton Rd. and I-95.
There are charming mill houses all around the city that will delight renters with large yards, and low-lying apartment complexes that provide easy access to the Interstate. The lake is a popular relaxation spot for residents, and there’s plenty of boat ramps and day-use areas where you can host a cookout or just appreciate the view.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,212
Average: $61,285
Education
2,495
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,317
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Roanoke Rapids has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Roanoke Rapids, NC is $660 for one bedroom, $719 for two bedrooms, and $737 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roanoke Rapids has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$660/month
601 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Roanoke Rapids, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
647 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
245 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
595 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
616 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
277 Students
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
Public
Grades 9-12
124 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
783 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.