Blackstone, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Nottoway County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,341
Population
742/sq mi density
$58,479
Median Income
$27,758 per capita
$185,600
Home Value
$198,476 Zillow
$1,092
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
210
Violent Crime/100K
2,103 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$58,479 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$185,600 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$185,600
34% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.0%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,605
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$185,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$198,476
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.0%
Owner-Occupied
45.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$1,092/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
55.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $185,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,476 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,092 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,605 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 28.1% |