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Blacksburg, SC
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Blacksburg, SC
At a Glance
How Blacksburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blacksburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Blacksburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Blacksburg residents earn a median household income of $33,500 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,957. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 988 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blacksburg is $137,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,303. Median rent is $789/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Blacksburg reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,611/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Blacksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blacksburg has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.