Blacksburg is a small town of 2,115 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $29,564
and a 11.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blacksburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Blacksburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blacksburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.3
Blacksburg's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blacksburg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blacksburg, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$710
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
37.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,564
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Blacksburg's violent crime rate is 208.2 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
208.2 /100k
Property Crime
2186.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blacksburg is served primarily by Cherokee 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blacksburg, SC
National Avg
School District
Cherokee 01
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blacksburg sees average highs of 50.9°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Blacksburg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blacksburg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,500 and median rent is $710/month.
Blacksburg's violent crime rate is 208.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2186.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blacksburg are operated by Cherokee 01.
The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blacksburg, SC has a population of 2,115, a median household income of $29,564, and an unemployment rate of 11.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Blacksburg averages 50.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blacksburg, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29702.
The population of Blacksburg, South Carolina is 2,115 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blacksburg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $128,500, median household income $29,564, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blacksburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.