18 discussions from residents and visitors
Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Homes are going for about $417,200 on average. Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public t...
Hi all, Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development.
My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Blacksburg sits at 111.2 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. Cheers. The suburbs are where most families end up.
I work in energy and It's a a smaller city city with about 45,288 people. With a population of 45,288, Blacksburg is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $48,070 in Blacksburg. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Pros: - Good...
Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $48,070, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 8.6%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a g...
Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Anyone in a similar situation? TIA!
Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 45,288 people. Thoughts?
Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 8.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $48,070, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. With a population of 45,288, Blacksburg is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singl...
First post here. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $48,070 in Blacksburg. Homes are going for about $417,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing f...
Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated.
I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,290 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do?
Hello, I'm a college student here and With a population of 45,288, Blacksburg is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $48,070 in Blacksburg. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely frien...
Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
So, What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
I work in automotive and It's a a smaller city city with about 45,288 people. Homes are going for about $417,200 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of c...
Anyone else feel this way? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots?
Hi all, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 8.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,290/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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