Pros and Cons of Living in Roanoke, Virginia (The Real 2026 Numbers)

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: cannon-stubblefield.kit.com/first-time-home-buyer 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗲 ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🤔 Thinking of moving to Roanoke, Virginia? 📝 Let me help! 📱 Call or Text: 540-613-5118 📨 Email: cannon@myroanokehome.com 📅 Book a free 20-minute call: calendly.com/cannonstubblefield/20-minutes ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ Roanoke's economy is beating the rest of Virginia right now — but that's not even the most surprising thing I found while researching this video. In this video, I break down 5 real pros and 4 real cons of living in Roanoke, Virginia, using current 2026 data: the economy, home prices, crime trends, the outdoors, and one gap between Roanoke City and Roanoke County that could change where you decide to buy. If you're thinking about moving to Roanoke Virginia or investing in the Roanoke Valley (or the surrounding Roanoke Valley suburbs — Salem, Vinton, Botetourt County), I'd love to help! We can navigate the Roanoke Virginia real estate market together. Just give me a call, shoot me a text, send an email, or book a free consultation, and let's make your move to Roanoke, Virginia a smooth one. 🆓 FREE RESOURCES: 🏠 First-Time Home Buyer Guide: cannon-stubblefield.kit.com/first-time-home-buyer 📅 Free 20-Minute Consultation: calendly.com/cannonstubblefield/20-minutes 🏠 MUST-WATCH ROANOKE VIRGINIA VIDEOS:    • Moving to Roanoke, VA in 2026: Everything ...      • South Roanoke, VA: Is This Neighborhood Ac...   CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro — The Surprising Insight 0:38 – Pro #1: The Economy 0:59 – Con #1: Home Prices 1:19 – Pro #2: Stable Growth 1:37 – Con #2: The Wage Gap 1:57 – Pro #3: Crime Trending Down 2:14 – Con #3: Outdated Crime Rankings 2:28 – Pro #4: Outdoors + Cost of Living 2:49 – Con #4: Schools — City vs. County 3:10 – Pro #5: Day Trips 3:22 – The Reveal: City vs. County 3:52 – Free Guide & Free Consultation **Stats and data referenced in this video came from the following sources and are not based on personal opinion: Roanoke Rambler, WDBJ7, Roanoke Star (citing BLS data), Redfin, Bricksly, U.S. Census Bureau ACS via Virginia-Demographics, World Population Review, WSLS/WFXR (citing Roanoke PD data), AreaVibes, NeighborhoodScout, VisitRoanokeVA.com, HomeSnacks, PublicSchoolReview.com (NCES/VDOE data), Niche.com, TaxByCounty/PropertyTaxByState. All stats, data, and pricing are subject to change and provided as an example at the time of recording. Cannon Stubblefield | Roanoke Virginia Real Estate Salesperson | License #0225265682 | Reiner Realty Also an ISA credentialed personal property appraiser — fine art, antiques, and vintage concert posters. StubblefieldAppraisal.com #movingtoroanokeva #roanokevirginia #roanokerealestate #livinginroanoke #relocatingtoroanoke