Here's what it costs to live in Blacksburg, Virginia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month, while the typical home is valued around $446,300. Households earn a median of $50,182 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$50,182
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,359
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$446,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$910
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$993
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,271
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,706
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
45,446
Latest estimate
Median Age
21.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,314
Per month
Avg Home Value
$324,867
Census ACS
January Avg
37°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.7%
What is the cost of living index for Blacksburg?
The cost of living index for Blacksburg is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Blacksburg?
The median gross rent in Blacksburg is $1,359 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Blacksburg?
The median household income in Blacksburg is $50,182 per year.
What is the median home value in Blacksburg?
The median home value in Blacksburg is $446,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Blacksburg?
Air quality data for Blacksburg is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Blacksburg?
Tax data for Virginia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
