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Blacksburg, VA
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Population: 44,385
Home Price: $335,200
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Overview
Blacksburg is a small city in the state of Virginia with a population of 44,385. Blacksburg has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
14.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Blacksburg, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,865
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,804
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
Median Age
21.9
42.8
42.3
Gender
Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
Male
54.5%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
45.5%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
White
79.1%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
5.0%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.6%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
11.9%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.7%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.4%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$335,200
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,091
$1,085
$801
Family Households
29.5%
29.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.3%
33.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
33.6%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
66.4%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.4%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
11.4%
11.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.5%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
27.7%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
87.3%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
82.6%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
57.8
36.1
38.0
Robbery
2.2
29.3
40.7
Assault
51.2
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Blacksburg
Virginia
United States
Burglary
84.5
194.9
336.1
Theft
507.3
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
20.0
109.6
167.1
Arson
2.2
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Blacksburg, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
roanoke valley
fast food
chinese food
beer
hot dogs
american cuisine
fine dining
cheese
blue cheese
nutrition
local restaurants
mac n cheese
dining
agroecological
natural foods
meat
grilled cheese
hotdogs
souvlaki
gourmet
football
college football
college athletics
olympic sports
roanoke valley
undergraduate research opportunities
video games
athletics
nfl
basketball
recruiting
duke basketball
nba
baseball
major league
softball
casual fans
ncaa
teams
classic rock
inspired by
phd psychologist studying interpersonal
nft
creative writing
poster
natural history
cover art
creative
multidisciplinary artist
emerging artists
pfp
artists
vendor fair
library
nature
creativity
collection
photography
canvas
composition
spending time
reading writing
video games
vacars
random stuff
books
random thoughts
avid anime watcher
photography
fitness
pokmon
memes
anime
youtuber
fulltime
hiking
horror movies
southampton fc
bikes
fishing
sports
roanoke valley
independent student newspaper
learfield img college
indie music
radio show
creative
arts
special events
public relations
communications
marketing
classic rock
pop culture
executive producer
lifestyle
producer
photography
indie
pro wrestling
sports
science technology
conservation
summer
arts
special events
wildlife
fine dining
space
mountains
nature
photography
mountain
winter
dining
beach
facilities
rec
nonmotorized
landscapes
free shipping
drive thru
order online
jc penney
farmers market
local restaurants
apparel
grocery store
natural foods
merch store
pickup
pharmacy
starbucks
farmers markets
bakery
wristbands
premade
advertising
decals
clothing
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