Blacksburg, VA vs Keller, TX
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
Keller
71.9
#948 nationally
Keller leads in median household income ($162,094 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 28.5 min). Blacksburg leads in walk score (43 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Keller, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 71.9 (#948) |
| Population | 45,485 | 46,316 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $654,648 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $162,094 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | R+5.1 |
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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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71.9 Score
Keller, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,648
Population
46,316
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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