Houston, Blacksburg, VA
Living in Houston
Bikeability
92
Walkability
98
Commute
100
Public Transit
69
Affordability
100
Public Safety
84
Airports
7
Hospitals
46
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
-6 (2010–19)
24 y
Median Age
-
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
26%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years60%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Households
Family household26%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone25%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
+9% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$100K to $124K14%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Private sector51%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van61%
Public transportation1%
Walked25%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$371k
Median Home Value
-$33k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$898
Median Monthly Rent
+$174 (2010–19)
20%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
$200K to $249K26%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K28%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
Utility gas38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houston
United States45
Virginia30
Blacksburg Metro Area20
Montgomery County14
Property Crime in Houston
United States48
Virginia39
Blacksburg Metro Area26
Montgomery County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston
Inland Flooding39
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston, Blacksburg, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston, Blacksburg, VA
Dayspring Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Tall Oaks Montessori School
2 miles, W
St John Neumann Academy
2 miles, S
Gateway Christian School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Houston, Blacksburg, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston, Blacksburg, VA
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
3 miles, S
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
18 miles, NW
Lewisgale Medical Center
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Houston, Blacksburg, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
44 miles, N
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
67 miles, E
Piedmont Triad International Airport
82 miles, S