Dallas-Fort Worth
Roanoke.
Roanoke is the self-proclaimed 'Unique Dining Capital of Texas,' a historic Denton County town surrounded by one of the region's fastest-growing runs of master-planned communities.
At a Glance
What it is like to live in Roanoke.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, from the Sharcom Realty Group team. School boundaries and district lines change, so always confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district.
Local Character
An historic Oak Street dining scene anchors a town that has become a magnet for new neighborhoods and lakefront enclaves, minutes from Trophy Club, Justin Road and DFW Airport.
Typical Home Styles
Historic cottages near the old core, plus fast-expanding areas of new brick-and-stone construction from the $600Ks to luxury fairway and lakefront homes.
Schools
Northwest ISD serves Roanoke with several new campuses as the district grows with the town.
Commute Notes
Highway 114, FM 2499 and the Dallas North Tollway put Roanoke 25 to 40 minutes from Dallas, Fort Worth and the airport.
The History
How Roanoke came to be.
The story behind this suburb, in plain language, as the Sharcom Realty Group team tells it to buyers who are just starting their search. Dates and figures are approximate and drawn from public histories; verify specifics before you rely on them.
Roanoke was platted in 1881 during the Texas and Pacific Railway's push through North Texas and named by a surveyor for his Virginia hometown.
It grew as a shipping point for area ranches and incorporated in 1933, remaining a small Denton County town for most of its history.
In the 1990s the city branded itself the Unique Dining Capital of Texas, and Main Street's restaurant row has drawn the whole metro since.
Demographics
Who calls Roanoke home.
A general portrait of the people and households in the area. Population figures are from the 2020 U.S. Census and are approximate; the community mix changes as new areas build out.
Roanoke reported about 9,700 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, a growing town on the Denton-Tarrant line served by the Northwest ISD.
The population is young, family-oriented and expanding with new master-planned sections north of Main Street.
Housing mixes historic cottages, established families and new neighborhoods.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Roanoke.
The outings residents and visitors actually take, from the parks and museums right outside the door to the regional draws within an easy drive.
- Main Street Roanoke's restaurant row and events
- The town's parks and community sports complexes
- Nearby Trophy Club golf and Grapevine Lake recreation
- Joe's Garage and the town's live-music scene
- Denton's historic square a short drive north
Restaurants
Where Roanoke likes to eat.
From family favorites to date-night rooms, these are the kinds of dining spots that give the area its everyday flavor and keep residents coming back.
Main Street Roanoke's celebrated dining row
- Hard Eight BBQ : open-pit barbecue on South Oak Street.
- Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill : Cajun plates on North Oak Street.
- The Classic Cafe at Roanoke : fine dining on North Oak Street.
- Inzo Italian Kitchen : Italian kitchen at South Oak.
Hard Eight BBQ's open-pit classic
- Hard Eight BBQ : pit-smoked brisket and ribs over oak coals.
- The 206 : gastropub on North Oak Street.
- Doc's Street Grill : street grill and bar on James Street.
Cantinas and diverse options along the corridor
- Los Molcajetes : Mexican grill on North Oak Street.
- Los Compadres Cantina : cantina plates on South Oak Street.
- Wise Guys Pizzeria : pizza on South Oak Street.
- Dove Creek Cafe : cafe on US-377.
Denton and Southlake dining minutes away
- LSA Burger Co. : burger and bourbon favorite in Denton.
- Mi Cocina : upscale Tex-Mex at Southlake Town Square.
- Queenie's Steakhouse : steakhouse on East Hickory in Denton.
Why People Choose Roanoke
What keeps buyers coming here.
The honest reasons this area makes the short list, straight from the conversations Sharcom Realty Group has with buyers and sellers every week.
Roanoke gives residents a genuine town center built around food, plus quiet new neighborhoods within minutes of DFW Airport.
Its small-town character and restaurant identity make it one of the most fun, livable addresses in the north Metroplex.
Nearby
Communities worth comparing.
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Talk to Sharon
Buying or selling in Roanoke?
Sharon Yeary, Associate Broker with eXp Realty, and the Sharcom Realty Group team know Roanoke and the surrounding area block by block. Reach out for honest, local answers about pricing, schools, timing and how to act when the right home appears.
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