Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metro Area, VA
Living in the Blacksburg Metro Area
Bikeability52
Walkability57
Commute79
Public Transit48
Affordability76
Public Safety81
Airports7
Hospitals39
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
167kPopulation+5.8k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$712Median Monthly Rent+$158 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas15%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Blacksburg Metro Area
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in the Blacksburg Metro Area
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Blacksburg Metro Area
Inland Flooding53
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metro Area, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metro Area, VA
Tall Oaks Montessori School
9 miles, NE
St John Neumann Academy
10 miles, NE
Pathway Christian Academy
10 miles, E
Dayspring Christian Academy
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metro Area, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metro Area, VA
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
9 miles, NE
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
12 miles, W
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
17 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Blacksburg-Christiansburg Metro Area, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
52 miles, N
Piedmont Triad International Airport
78 miles, SE