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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Blacksburg, VA vs Stony Brook, NY

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Are people in Stony Brook older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Stony Brook is 23.6 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Stony Brook or Blacksburg?
- Stony Brook housing costs are 61.0% more expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Stony Brook or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Stony Brook is 14.9 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 Stony Brook?
Stony Brook, NY is an attractive city northeast of New York City full of incredible sites such as Stony Brook University displaying its distinct landscape or Avalon Park great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Summer Arts Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every August.

 Blacksburg, VAStony Brook, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,048329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%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 Stony Brook    3 Reviews
Charley · East Setauket, NY
Love it here except for the price and the winters
Over 15 years ago

PROS: Close to the water, very picturesque, hilly and not flat like much of Long Island. High quality of life, low crime rate, clean, hometown feeling. Community  More

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Dave · Stony Brook, NY
Graduate Studnet
Over 19 years ago

Peaceful, execellent place to  More

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kusumika · Ogden, UT
Ph. D IN Stony Brook univ
Over 19 years ago

INNDIAN STUDENTS MAY PLEASE CONTACT ME.  More

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