Blackstone is a small town of 3,362 in Virginia, with a median household income of $56,898
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blackstone 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. Whether Blackstone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blackstone 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: 94.0
Blackstone's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blackstone costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blackstone, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$896
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,898
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Blackstone's violent crime rate is 210.3 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
210.3 /100k
Property Crime
2072.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blackstone is served primarily by Nottoway County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blackstone, VA
National Avg
School District
Nottoway County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blackstone sees average highs of 48.2°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Blackstone's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blackstone roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,900 and median rent is $896/month.
Blackstone's violent crime rate is 210.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2072.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blackstone are operated by Nottoway County Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blackstone, VA has a population of 3,362, a median household income of $56,898, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Blackstone averages 48.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches
with about 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blackstone, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23824.
The population of Blackstone, Virginia is 3,362 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blackstone: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $180,900, median household income $56,898, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blackstone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
