Blacksburg, VA vs Rosenberg, 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
Rosenberg
70.9
#1048 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.5). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 28.5 min). Rosenberg leads in median household income ($66,046 vs $42,012).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Rosenberg, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 70.9 (#1048) |
| Population | 45,485 | 41,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $316,001 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $66,046 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | D+1.6 |
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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C-
70.9 Score
Rosenberg, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,001
Population
41,104
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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