City profile
Blacksburg, VA
Montgomery County · Population 45,446
Blacksburg is a town in Montgomery County, VA with about 45,446 residents and a typical home value near $446,000. It is 120 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$446,300
Typical monthly housing
$2,763
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
107
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 48/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
83 mi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 51% Democratic / 47% Republican
Community
Population
45,446
Black population
4.0%
County
Montgomery County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 45,446 residents
- Typical home value about $446,000
- 120 miles from Charlottesville, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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