Blacksburg, VA vs Delano, 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
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 9.4). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 20.2 min). Delano leads in median household income ($53,639 vs $42,012).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Delano, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 70.6 (#1087) |
| Population | 45,485 | 51,500 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $335,883 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $53,639 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | R+21.1 |
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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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70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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