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Houses in Roanoke Rapids, NC (Halifax County) — Census median home value $129,400, county listing prices down about 7.7% over the past year. Market data for Roanoke Rapids houses and the broader area.
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Roanoke Rapids, NC is in Halifax County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Roanoke Rapids and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 15,024, with a median household income of $53,981. Census data puts Roanoke Rapids houses at a median value of $129,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Halifax County's current median listing price runs $224,750, down about 7.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Roanoke Rapids housing market
Roanoke Rapids is in Halifax County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Roanoke Rapids and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$129,400
Population (Census ACS)
15,024
Median household income
$53,981
County price trend (2025)
3.68% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Roanoke Rapids market snapshot
Population
15,024
County
Halifax County
Median Household Income
$53,981
Median Home Value (city)
$129,400
Median Listing Price (Halifax County)
$224,750
Median Gross Rent
$816/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-7.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Roanoke Rapids's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $129,400. Separately, Halifax County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $224,750. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Halifax County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.68% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Roanoke Rapids has an estimated population of 15,024 and a median household income of $53,981, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Roanoke Rapids's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Roanoke Rapids
County guide: Halifax County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Roanoke Rapids.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Halifax County and other North Carolina communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Weldon, South Weldon, South Rosemary, Halifax, Littleton, Enfield, Hollister, Scotland Neck, Hobgood.
Weldon market data
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South Weldon market data
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South Rosemary market data
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Halifax market data
Nearby city · ~8.9 mi
Littleton market data
Nearby city · ~14.6 mi
Enfield market data
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Hollister market data
Nearby city · ~20.6 mi
Scotland Neck market data
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Hobgood market data
Nearby city · ~32.3 mi
More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Asheville, Greenville.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Gaston (~3.4 mi), Garysburg (~4.9 mi), Seaboard (~11.9 mi), Jackson (~13.3 mi), Lasker (~20.2 mi), Conway (~23.3 mi), Milwaukee (~23.4 mi), Rich Square (~23.5 mi), Whitakers (~23.8 mi), Macon (~24.2 mi), Woodland (~25.4 mi), Severn (~25.9 mi), Warrenton (~28.5 mi), Red Oak (~30.1 mi), Norlina (~30.4 mi), Leggett (~31.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Roanoke Rapids data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
15,024
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$129,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$53,981
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$816
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.68%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$224,750
Census place type
city
County
Halifax County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.91 sq mi
Census GEOID
3756900
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Roanoke Rapids
Schools
Roanoke Rapids City Schools — 5 schools, 2,765 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Halifax addresses may be served by Roanoke Rapids City Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Roanoke Rapids FAQ
What are houses worth in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Roanoke Rapids at $129,400. Halifax County's current median listing price runs $224,750, down about 7.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Roanoke Rapids, Census ACS data shows a median value of $129,400. Active listing prices in Halifax County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
Roanoke Rapids houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Halifax County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Roanoke Rapids's population at approximately 15,024.
What's the median rent in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Roanoke Rapids at approximately $816 per month.
What is the median household income in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Roanoke Rapids at approximately $53,981.
Is the Roanoke Rapids housing market growing?
Halifax County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.68% annual change in 2025.
Is Roanoke Rapids, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Roanoke Rapids's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Roanoke Rapids, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Roanoke Rapids City Schools for many Roanoke Rapids addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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