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Population:42,751
Pop. Change:8%
State: Virginia
Metro Area: Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area
County: Montgomery County
City:Blacksburg
Zip Code:24060, 24061, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Blacksburg, Virginia

As of 2011, Blacksburg's population is 42,751 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.12 percent.

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The median home cost in Blacksburg is $242,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.56 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Blacksburg's cost of living is 6.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Blacksburg public schools spend $5,251 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Blacksburg.

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The unemployment rate in Blacksburg is 6.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Blacksburg jobs have Decreased by 0.76 percent.

Average Commute time is 16 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Blacksburg's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes under $250,000
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