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Blacksburg, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Montgomery County County
Blacksburg, VA
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 $48,070 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,454. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,613 business establishments, including 229 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blacksburg is $417,200 , 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $412,402. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 44.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Blacksburg reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 612/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
69.7% of adults in Blacksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (107% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blacksburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.