2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Roanoke, VA vs The Woodlands, TX

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- Household income in The Woodlands, is 168% more than it is in Roanoke and is 47% above the National Average.
- Roanoke unemployment rate is 6.3%.
- The Woodlands unemployment rate is 7.4%.
 Roanoke, VAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate6.3%7.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.6%3.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.0%37.9%33.5%
 Sales Taxes5.3%8.3%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.8%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$30,379$67,290$37,638
 Household Income$48,476$130,011$69,021
 Family Median Income$60,659$155,175$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Roanoke, VAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K15.3%4.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.4%1.6%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K11.3%3.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.3%3.4%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K8.9%4.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.3%4.4%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K9.5%7.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.9%10.1%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K11.4%17.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.4%12.6%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K4.2%30.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Roanoke, VAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.0%32.0%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science4.2%11.7%6.5%
 Community, social services1.4%1.5%1.8%
 Legal1.4%2.0%1.2%
 Education, library4.9%7.6%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.9%2.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.3%6.1%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.6%1.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.6%0.9%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving6.4%3.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.7%0.4%3.6%
 Personal care2.8%2.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support23.9%20.2%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.4%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.6%3.2%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving15.0%5.0%13.1%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for The Woodlands    25 Reviews

The Woodlands is like nowhere I've ever lived before. The neighborhoods are tucked away in woods and often very quiet. There are greenbelts and some amazing walking  More

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I moved to The Woodlands in 1993. Then it was a safe place to live and great place to raise children. Today however beautiful forest, restaurant's and shopping it's not  More

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Over 9 years ago

Some parents rave about the education system here but more and more parents are home schooling in our area. The ones that rave about it are the ones who are enjoying  More

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