As of 2012, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area's population is 162,958 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.70 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area is $166,700. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.26 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area's cost of living is 6.10% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area public schools spend $5,134 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area is 6.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area jobs have Increased by 2.89 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • 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 • Median Priced Homes |