Blacksburg, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
45,288 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
37.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,070 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
33.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$417,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$663 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,188 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
28.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
2
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area
2
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
2
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area
3
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 6 35
Mar 3 3 43
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 3 4 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 5, VA State House District 41, VA
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Schools

Gilbert Linkous Elem
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Harding Avenue Elem
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Dayspring Christian Academy
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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

Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
3 miles, S • 3.2 star
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
17 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
22 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
43 miles, NE • 1 star
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