Blacksburg, VA
Living in Blacksburg
Bikeability85
Walkability91
Commute99
Public Transit77
Affordability59
Public Safety83
Airports7
Hospitals45
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
44kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
22 y Median Age
71%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
38%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years68%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years8%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black5%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate11%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree41%
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone35%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
63%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
63%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector53%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Military1%
Sales and office16%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van67%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$298kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$998Median Monthly Rent+$306 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas26%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blacksburg
United States45
Virginia30
Blacksburg Metro Area20
Montgomery County14
Property Crime in Blacksburg
United States48
Virginia39
Blacksburg Metro Area26
Montgomery County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump36%
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 Blacksburg
Inland Flooding42
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blacksburg, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blacksburg, VA
Dayspring Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Tall Oaks Montessori School
2 miles, SW
Blacksburg New School
3 miles, N
St John Neumann Academy
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Blacksburg, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blacksburg, VA
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
3 miles, S
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
17 miles, NW
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Blacksburg, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
43 miles, N
Piedmont Triad International Airport
83 miles, S