Living in Blacksburg (Virginia)
Blacksburg (Virginia) is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 44,215 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 12%, #2,000 of 18,063), climate-conscious movers (top 12%, #1,439 of 12,111), young families (top 14%, #1,608 of 11,898).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 36 min and sets around 23:08; in late June it sets around 2:45.
How Blacksburg (Virginia) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #1,608 of 11,898 | #76 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #4,910 of 9,771 | #164 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #2,272 of 8,006 | #96 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,590 of 6,237 | #88 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #1,998 of 9,474 | #83 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,433 of 9,474 | #64 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,486 of 10,762 | #80 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 37 | #3,756 of 4,537 | #114 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,662 of 7,271 | #72 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,383 of 8,006 | #128 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 40 | #6,686 of 12,111 | #189 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 55 | #3,901 of 7,271 | #122 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,230 of 9,474 | #98 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #2,000 of 18,063 | #32 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #5,491 of 16,523 | #164 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #8,499 of 18,063 | #239 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #4,361 of 16,523 | #120 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #5,237 of 21,167 | #138 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,439 of 12,111 | #81 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 54 | #5,602 of 12,111 | #140 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 39 | #3,461 of 4,750 | #107 of 123 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Christiansburg (Virginia) 11 km
- Radford 18 km
- Salem (Virginia) 33 km
- Cave Spring (Virginia) 36 km
- Pulaski (Virginia) 38 km
- Roanoke (Virginia) 42 km
- Hollins (Virginia) 43 km
- Vinton (Virginia) 46 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.