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Blacksburg, VA vs Columbia, SC

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- The median age of a home in Blacksburg is 18.4% younger than the median age of a home in Columbia.
 Blacksburg, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Median Home Age384542
 Median Home Cost$362,100$204,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.1%16.6%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.52.1%52.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%72.9%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$8.7$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned27.4%39.5%57.4%
 Housing Vacant18.3%14.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented54.2%46.1%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Blacksburg, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Average Rent$1,490$1,530$1,840
 Studio Apartment$840$1,020$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$880$1,070$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,080$1,210$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,510$1,550$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,830$1,860$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Blacksburg, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent3.4%3.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented7.6%1.7%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.5%0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%0.6%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation2.3%1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.1%6.4%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Blacksburg, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.9%1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%1.2%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.1%3.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%5.9%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9990.3%6.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%18.0%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9993.4%16.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99931.7%18.9%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99928.0%9.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99918.7%5.5%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,99912.3%9.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.9%2.4%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.0%1.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.6%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Blacksburg, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%0.2%0.2%
 2010 to 201414.8%15.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.8%15.2%13.6%
 1990 to 199911.0%11.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.0%10.2%13.2%
 1970 to 197920.5%10.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.0%11.3%13.6%
 1950 to 19596.2%13.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.9%10.1%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier3.8%9.5%12.2%
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 13 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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