Blacksburg, VA vs Chino, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Blacksburg
72.5
#869 nationally
Chino
63
#1802 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 8.2). Chino leads in median household income ($99,385 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 34.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 63 (#1802) |
| Population | 45,485 | 93,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $755,615 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $99,385 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | R+2.1 |
C-
72.5 Score
Blacksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,635
Population
45,485
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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D
63 Score
Chino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$755,615
Population
93,114
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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