Roanoke, IN

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Population
1,811
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
755 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$185,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$817/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,488
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Roanoke is a small, welcoming town of about 1,800 people in northeastern Indiana, located just southwest of Fort Wayne. Originally settled during the canal boom of the 1840s, it has kept its historic character while becoming a popular landing spot for commuters and young families. You get quiet neighborhoods and a relaxed pace of daily life without feeling cut off from bigger city jobs, shopping, and healthcare.

Main Street features a charming collection of independent shops, bakeries, and standout restaurants that draw visitors from across the county. A 25-acre community park sits right in town, offering baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic pavilions for weekend get-togethers. With regular farmers markets, annual festivals, and a genuinely friendly atmosphere, Roanoke is an easy place to settle down and feel at home.

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