Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
181,605 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,627 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$228,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$422 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$870 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 31
Feb 2 6 34
Mar 3 3 42
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 3 0 43
Dec 2 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 5, VA State House District 42, VA
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Schools

Belle Heth Elem
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
McHarg Elem
2 miles, W
John N Dalton Int
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Radford High
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Radford University
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
New River Community College
9 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
8 miles, E • 3.2 star
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
13 miles, W • 2.3 star
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
18 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
51 miles, NE • 1 star
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