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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Blacksburg, VA vs New Paltz, NY

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Are people in New Paltz older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in New Paltz is 4.3 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Paltz or Blacksburg?
- New Paltz housing costs are 44.0% more expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Paltz or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of New Paltz is 15.6 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 New Paltz?
New Paltz, NY is a vibrant village located in the Hudson Valley with historic sites such as Huguenot Street Historic District or Minnewaska State Park Preserve filled with trails and lakes. The downtown district provides plenty of entertainment options including bars, restaurants and cafes while the area surrounding New Paltz also offers some unique shopping venues like Mohonk Antique Marketplace.

 Blacksburg, VANew Paltz, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,421329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%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 New Paltz    1 Reviews
Rachel · Highland, NY
Nice place to raise a family- not great for work
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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