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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
South Riding, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in South Riding?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 15.0 years younger than in South Riding.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or South Riding?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 40.8% less expensive than South Riding housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or South Riding?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 23.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of South Riding.

Things to do in South Riding?
South Riding VA sits southwest Dulles inside Loudoun County home to several popular vineyards along with equestrian centers giving visitors a chance to take horseback riding lessons and get outdoors in Virginia’s countryside.

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.

 South Riding, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$170,456  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$611,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time37.6  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for South Riding    2 Reviews
Sasha · South Riding, VA
On the downhill spiral-Thanks COVID
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for ten years and have seen this place go from a lovely new development to a crime riddled suburb of the DC metro. COVID transitional persons leaving the  More

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Phillip · 
Once upon a time. Not in 2020.
Over 5 years ago

Crime has risen dramatically as the lower social classes move in. The area is no longer friendly or neighborly. It's crowded, noisy, and dirty. Families often rent  More

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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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