Downtown East, Blacksburg, VA
Living in Downtown East
Bikeability
87
Walkability
90
Commute
95
Public Transit
63
Affordability
100
Public Safety
83
Airports
7
Hospitals
47
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
11k
Population
+2.2k (2010–19)
27 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
45%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years56%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black3%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone30%
Economy
$63k
Median Household Income
+$25k (2010–19)
75%
Above Poverty
+10% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector54%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation4%
Walked11%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$296k
Median Home Value
+$32k (2010–19)
25%
Built 2000 or Later
$936
Median Monthly Rent
+$204 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas3%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown East
United States45
Virginia30
Blacksburg Metro Area20
Montgomery County14
Property Crime in Downtown East
United States48
Virginia39
Blacksburg Metro Area26
Montgomery County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown East
Inland Flooding38
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown East, Blacksburg, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown East, Blacksburg, VA
Dayspring Christian Academy
0 miles, S
Gateway Christian School
2 miles, E
Blacksburg New School
2 miles, N
Tall Oaks Montessori School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown East, Blacksburg, VA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown East, Blacksburg, VA
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
3 miles, S
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
18 miles, W
Lewisgale Medical Center
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Downtown East, Blacksburg, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
43 miles, N
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
67 miles, E
Piedmont Triad International Airport
82 miles, S