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Blacksburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Montgomery County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
45,288 Population 2,287/sq mi density
$48,070 Median Income $29,454 per capita
$417,200 Home Value $412,402 Zillow
$1,290 Median Rent 44.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 612 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,070 median income, 2.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$417,200 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Blacksburg (33)

Babcock State Park
State Park
4,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beartown State Park
State Park
107 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone Lake State Park
State Park
223 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians. Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatchin...
Weather: Summer: Temperatures range from low to mid 60's at night to middle to upper 80's during the daytime hours. Winter: Temperatures average from the mid 20's to the mid 40's. Snowfall ...
Bluestone State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Reenactments, Junior Ranger Program, P...
Weather: Please contact the park at 540/682-0173 during inclement weather conditions to find out about closures.
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area
State Park
276 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Camp Creek State Park
State Park
559 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
State Park
290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Claytor Lake State Park
State Park
475 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Douthat State Park
State Park
4,551 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
State Park
293 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fairy Stone State Park
State Park
5,346 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in th...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Paddling, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
Hanging Rock State Park
State Park
3,205 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Haw River State Park
State Park
1,372 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hawks Nest State Park
State Park
207 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little Beaver State Park
State Park
552 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mayo River State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mayo River State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moncove Lake State Park
State Park
125 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Bridge State Park
State Park
1,531 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, G...
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
New River State Park
State Park
2,564 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New River Trail State Park
State Park
1,430 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pilot Mountain State Park
State Park
3,915 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pinnacle Rock State Park
State Park
393 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pipestem Resort State Park
State Park
4,205 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shot Tower Historic State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
State Park
1,273 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River
State Park
594 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stone Mountain State Park
State Park
300 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watoga State Park
State Park
10,195 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0