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Roanoke, Alabama

city · Randolph County

At a glance

5,336
Population
$154,300
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$147,673
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$666/mo
Median rent
51% below U.S. median
$47,105
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
21.6 min
Average commute
83.5%
Homes with broadband
59.06%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities29% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost28% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college21 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college50 mi
High school graduates88.8%
College graduates17%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Baldwin County. Economic Development  Authority.
Baldwin Alliance is the economic development agency for Baldwin County, a coalition of public and private leaders working together to drive sustainable economic growth in Baldwin County. We connect people, businesses, and opportunities to position Baldwin as one of the most competitive and desirable places in the United States for investment, innovation, and quality of life.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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