Livability Score

89
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) A+
Dolchi E Caffé
Coffee Shop
Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Halwa Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
Espress Oasis
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Deet's Place
Coffee Shop
Bollo's Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Idego Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
New River Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) A+
Ware Lab
Attraction
Haymarket Theatre
Cinema
The Lyric
Cinema
XYZ Gallery
Art Gallery
Art Pannonia
Art Gallery
Dance Tech Performing Arts Studio
Theatre Arts
Cassell Coliseum
Stadium
Lane Stadium
Stadium
Historic Smithfield Plantation
Attraction
Smithfield House
Attraction
Cinebowl and Grille
Cinema
Bill Brown Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (57) A+
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Roots Natural Kitchen
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sub Station II
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Insomnia Cookies
Sweets
Blacksburg Taphouse
Bar
Burger ’37
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Black Salt
Fast Food
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Blacksburg Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Moog Wellness Center
Gym
Blacksburg Community Center
Community Centre
Crossfit Nrv
Gym
Akke'S Yoga Place
Gym
Groceries (12) A+
Bruegger's Bagels
Bakery
Eats Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Lotus Chinese Store
Grocery Store
Eats Natural Foods Co-Op Inc.
Health Food
Kroger
Grocery Store
Crumb & Get It Cookie Company, Inc.
Bakery
Carol Lee
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Our Daily Bread
Bakery
Oasis World Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (75) A+
Drillfield
Park
Lower Drillfield
Park
Shanks Plain
Park
Upper Quad
Park
VTCC 'VT"
Park
PT Pit
Park
Ag Quad
Park
Slusher Beach
Park
Owens Quad
Park
McBryde Tot Lot
Park
New Res Quad
Park
Blacksburg Historic District
Park
Henderson Lawn
Park
Prairie Quad
Park
President's Quad
Park
Dietrick Lawn
Park
Market Square Park
Park
Wong Park at Bennett Hill
Park
Marcia's Park
Park
The Chase-Volleyball Court
Park
Shawnee Swim Club
Park
Lark Lane Park
Park
Price House & Nature Museum
Park
Owens Street Park Playground
Playground
Owens Street Park
Park
Shops (64) A+
Hokie Bike Hub
Bicycle
Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men
Hairdresser
Nail Bar Blacksburg
Beauty
Interiors Unlimited
Interior Decoration
R&H Computers / DBA US Cellular Authorized Agent
Electronics
Northwest Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Chamar Gallery Of Hair Design
Hairdresser
Steve Jacobs, O.D.
Optician
University Mall
Mall
University Bookstore
Books
Speedway
Convenience Store
Volume Two Bookstore
Books
Chantilly Lace
Clothing
Bike Barn
Bicycle
Deli Mart
Convenience Store
Deli Mart #61
Convenience Store
University Florist
Florist
Joes Barber & Styling
Hairdresser
Impressions Salon
Hairdresser
Modern Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Joes Barber & Styling
Hairdresser
Hokie Hair
Hairdresser
BookHolders
Books
Mish Mish (Closed 2019)
Home Improvement
Sam and Moe Convenience Store
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in Blacksburg.
Public Transit Stops (210)
Stops & Stations A+
West Campus/Perry Northbound
Bus Stop
Stanger/Perry Northbound
Bus Stop
CTAS Institute Building
Bus Stop
Toms Creek/Winston Southbound
Bus Stop
Toms Creek/Winston Northbound
Bus Stop
Old Security Building
Bus Stop
Prices Fork/Turner Eastbound
Bus Stop
McBryde Hall
Bus Stop
Burruss Hall
Bus Stop
Wright House
Bus Stop
Davidson Hall
Bus Stop
Torgerson Hall
Bus Stop
Gilbert Linkous Southbound
Bus Stop
Gilbert Linkous Northbound
Bus Stop
University Mall Southbound
Bus Stop
Prices Fork/Old Glade Eastbound
Bus Stop
Hutcheson Hall
Bus Stop
War Memorial Hall
Bus Stop
Newman Library
Bus Stop
University Mall Northbound
Bus Stop
Prices Fork/Old Glade Westbound
Bus Stop
Squires Westbound
Bus Stop
Main/Kabrich Southbound
Bus Stop
Main/Collegiate Court Southbound
Bus Stop
Squires Eastbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.1% B
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Blacksburg is 114/100 - which is 4% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Blacksburg crime rates are 625 per 100k, which is 68% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
581 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
44 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Blacksburg is $41,711 - which is 37% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$41,711 F
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (43)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Blacksburg Family Care, Llc
Doctor
Progress Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Real Life Dental
Dentist
Main Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cook Family Dentistry
Dentist
Blacksburg Police Department
Police
Virginia Tech Police Department
Police
Speedcheck stakeout
Police
Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad
Fire Station
New River Valley Dental
Dentist
Blacksburg Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Prices Fork Road Fire Station
Fire Station
Harper Dds / Larry Mccoy Dds Pc
Dentist
Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cawh Physical Therapy
Doctor
Dr. Dave Roberts Ob/Gyn
Doctor
Montgomery Radiologist
Doctor
Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department Training Facilities
Fire Station
Gregg, Howard, Boyle Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Doctor
Paget Pediatric Dentistry And Rockhill Orthodontics
Dentist
Richard H. Tate Dds And George S. Tate Dds
Dentist
Eye Care & Surgery
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing D+

Blacksburg home prices are $309,800 - which is 25% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$309,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
7.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Blacksburg graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
85% A+
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (11) F
Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Harding Avenue Elementary
Dayspring Christian Academy
Tall Oaks Montessori School
Margaret Beeks Elementary
Kipps Elementary
Blacksburg Middle
Blacksburg New School
St John Neumann Academy
Gateway Christian School
Prices Fork Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Dayspring Christian Academy
Blacksburg High
Gateway Christian School
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ratings B+

Blacksburg has an overall rating of 74% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Blacksburg has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Blacksburg crime rates are 68% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Blacksburg is 4% higher than the Virginia average

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Sweet college town 3.5 rating By Mack from Michigan ( Oct 30, 2016) Impressions from a Yankee: Nice college vibe, lovely little town. A block or two off the main drag the downtown disappears. Big box stores are pushed a few miles south to the next burg where the working folks live. Friendly people, safe and clean community, tiny farmers market. N ...Read More o Trader Joe's or Whole Foods, but newish Kroger has the basics. Real estate options limited and on the high side of affordable. Nice campus. Read Less
Blacksburg Is A Blend Of Two Worlds 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2015) Blacksburg, VA is a town that looks toward the mountains. I moved here five years ago because of a job. There are some things I like about the area as well as some things that I would change. I'll start with the negative aspects.

One of the main things I don't like is that ther ...Read More e are too many homes and businesses together. They are right on top of each other, and I come from a town in Maine that didn't have homes like that. Another thing that I don't like about the area is the weather. In the spring and summer, it's not that bad, but the area does see quite a bit of snow in the winter.

Even though there are some negative things about Blacksburg, there are some positive points as well. If you're looking for work, you won't be disappointed. There are several businesses and small stores that are usually hiring. Lane Stadium is one of the best places I've been to for watching a baseball game. One of the places to visit if you like history is Smithfield Plantation. You get to take a step back in time to see how people in the colonial era lived. There are houses on the plantation that you can walk through and demonstrations of making foods and clothing. The Alexander Black House is another historical place to visit if you want a little background on the city. It has recently been restored, but there are some of the original artifacts and furniture left of the home. The New River Junction is also a place to check out if you like being outside and taking a plunge by going rafting. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Blacksburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Drillfield
      Lower Drillfield
      Shanks Plain
      Upper Quad
      VTCC 'VT"
      PT Pit
      Ag Quad
      Slusher Beach

      Entertainment

      Ware Lab
      Haymarket Theatre
      The Lyric
      XYZ Gallery
      Art Pannonia
      Dance Tech Performing Arts Studio
      Cassell Coliseum
      Lane Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Au Bon Pain
      Qdoba
      Jamba
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Chipotle
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Roots Natural Kitchen
      Panda Express

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Blacksburg? Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in Blacksburg.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Blacksburg? The cost of living in Blacksburg is 114/100 - which is 4% higher than Virginia.
      Blacksburg
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Blacksburg? Blacksburg crime rates are 625, which are 68% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      625 per 100k people

      73% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 160

      73% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Blacksburg? The median income in Blacksburg is $41,711 which is 37% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $41,71125% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,57124% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Blacksburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      LewisGale Hospital Montgomery

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Main Street Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Stoeckle/Giliberto
      Eye Care & Surgery
      Pediatric Assoc/Barranco
      Gregg, Howard, Boyle Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
      LewisGale Physicians - Professional Park
      Blacksburg Family Care, Llc
      Medical Associates Of Southwest Virginia
      Internal Medicine Of Blacksburg, Llc

      D+ Housing

      What are Blacksburg home prices? Blacksburg home prices are $309,800 - which is 25% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $309,80068% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14120% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Blacksburg have good schools? The Blacksburg graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      85%

      77% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      27% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Blacksburg a good place to live? Blacksburg has an overall rating of 74% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      10 total surveys

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