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Population:158,344
Pop. Change:5%
State: Virginia
Metro Area:Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area
County:Montgomery, Pulaski, ... 4 more
City:Blacksburg, Christiansburg, ... 14 more
Zip Code:24062, 24063, ... 32 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, Virginia Metro Area

As of 2011, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area's population is 158,344 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.74 percent.

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The median home cost in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area is $141,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.52 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area's cost of living is 9.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area public schools spend $5,071 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area is 7.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 3.25 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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