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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Blacksburg, VA vs Mountain View, CA

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Are people in Mountain View older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Mountain View is 13.5 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mountain View or Blacksburg?
- Mountain View housing costs are 389.8% more expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mountain View or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Mountain View is 9.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Blacksburg.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

Things to do in Mountain View?
Mountain View, California offers a unique mix between traditional landmarks such as Moffett's Hangar One or the NASA Ames Research Center for any aerospace aficionado combined with modern attractions such as Shoreline Amphitheater or GooglePlex.

 Blacksburg, VAMountain View, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,409329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.91  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
Over 9 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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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
Over 14 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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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Mountain View    15 Reviews
Jimi · Milpitas, CA
Perfect
Over 5 years ago

It’s  More

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Kathy · Mountain View, CA
Great place to live and work
Over 9 years ago

I've lived here 25 years. Perfect climate. Very central for employment opportunities. Really great schools. 45 min to San Fran, 45 min to Santa Cruz beach. Shoreline  More

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JASON · Mountain View, CA
City of Mountain View
Over 15 years ago

I was born and raised in Mountain View. I used to really like this city, and California. Unfortunately, the city (along with the state) has been over run with high  More

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