B

Melrose / Rugby

Roanoke, VA

Crime Score: B - Average crime

3,567
Population
$45,491
Median Income
$112,926
Median Home Value
43.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 107
Robbery 54
Burglary 172
Larceny/Theft 100
Vehicle Theft 108

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$112,926
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
54.1%
Renter Occupied
45.9%
Vacant
14.5%

Cost of Living

37% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -28%
🛒 Food & Groceries -41%
🚗 Transportation -34%
🏥 Healthcare -43%
💡 Utilities -13%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

32.5%
High School+
9.3%
Bachelor's+
5.1%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
4.6%
Black/African American
89.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Asian
1.0%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
46° / 26°F
Summer (Jul)
88° / 64°F
🌧️
42.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
14.0"
Annual Snow

About Melrose / Rugby

Melrose / Rugby is a neighborhood located in Roanoke, VA. With a crime score of B, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 3,567 residents with a median household income of $45,491 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities