Blacksburg, VA vs Monrovia, 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
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 8.7). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 30.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 45,485 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | D+32.9 |
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
63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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