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Compare Blacksburg to Virginia Beach
This post compares Blacksburg, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Blacksburg (town) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,079 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $49,020 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $286,500 | $267,300 |
| White | 78% | 67% |
| Black | 4% | 19% |
| Asian | 12% | 6% |
| With Kids | 16% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 22 | 35 |
| Rentals | 69% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Blacksburg or Virginia Beach?
A: Blacksburg has a much smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 44079 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Blacksburg or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Blacksburg.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Blacksburg or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Blacksburg.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Blacksburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 69% for Blacksburg versus 36% for Virginia Beach.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Blacksburg may include: Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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