Living here
Moving to Blacksburg.
Where it is, what homes cost, how taxes and utilities work, and how to settle in. Checked against official sources.
The short version
- Blacksburg is a town of about 45,100 people in Montgomery County, Virginia, about 40 miles southwest of Roanoke and home to Virginia Tech's main campus.
- The median home sold for $460,455 over the last 12 months. 124 homes are for sale today.
- Homes inside town limits pay $1.07 per $100 of assessed value in 2026 real estate tax, county and town combined.
- Blacksburg Transit is fare-free, and the Smart Way bus connects to Roanoke, its airport and its Amtrak station for $4.
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Where Blacksburg is
Blacksburg sits on a plateau between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains in Montgomery County, in southwest Virginia. The town was founded in 1798. Virginia Tech, a land-grant university founded in 1872, has its 2,600-acre main campus here. Read the history of Blacksburg, from its sixteen original squares to the university town it is today.
- Population
- 44,8262020 Census. Estimated 45,104 on July 1, 2025.
- County
- Montgomery CountyCounty government center: Christiansburg
- Interstate
- I-81, Exit 1188.5 miles on US 460 to downtown Blacksburg
- Roanoke
- About 40 milesTo the northeast
- Airport
- Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional (ROA)About 40 miles from campus
The commuting guide covers roads, buses, flights and trains in detail.
What homes cost
$460,455
Median sale price
Last 12 months
$234
Per square foot
Median, homes sold
124
Homes for sale
Right now
| Type | Median sale | Sold | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | $552,000 | 271 | 84 |
| Townhomes | $369,900 | 69 | 30 |
| Condos | $260,000 | 67 | 8 |
In the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, 36% of occupied homes in town were owner-occupied, and the median owner-occupied home was valued at $446,300.
See every home for sale, every recent sale, and the housing market month by month.
Neighborhoods to start with
Every Blacksburg neighborhood with enough activity has its own page here, with the homes for sale in it, its recent sales and its price history, updated as listings change.
The neighborhoods with the most homes on the market right now:
- Capstone15 for sale
- The Preserve8 for sale, 6 under contract
- Midtown6 for sale, 2 under contract
- Deercroft7 for sale
- Westhill7 for sale
- The Village at Tom's Creek5 for sale, 1 under contract
- Blacksburg Country Club5 for sale
- Airport Acres4 for sale
Or browse all Blacksburg neighborhoods. If being close to campus matters, read living near Virginia Tech.
See what's coming to Blacksburg: new development and projects in the works, and follow what Town Council is deciding.
Taxes
Montgomery County taxes all real estate at $0.81 per $100 of assessed value for 2026. Inside town limits, the Town of Blacksburg adds $0.26. On the median sale price, that is about $4,927 a year. The Town taxes real estate only.
The county also taxes vehicles, at $2.55 per $100 of assessed value for 2026, prorated by the days you live in the county. The property tax guide has due dates, the 2027 reassessment and relief programs.
Setting up utilities
Inside town limits, the Town of Blacksburg provides water, sewer, and curbside trash and recycling for houses and townhomes, all on one Town utility account. Call the Town's Utility Billing office at 540-443-1060 at least ten business days before you need service.
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Water, sewer, trash and recycling (in town) | Town of Blacksburg |
| Electricity | Appalachian Power or Virginia Tech Electric Service, depending on the address |
| Natural gas | Atmos Energy |
Outside town limits, ask your agent or the seller which providers serve the address before you close.
Getting around
Blacksburg Transit runs bus routes across Blacksburg, Virginia Tech and Christiansburg, and every ride is fare-free. The Huckleberry Trail, a paved 15-mile rail trail, links downtown Blacksburg with Christiansburg and the Jefferson National Forest.
The Smart Way bus runs between Blacksburg and downtown Roanoke for $4 each way, with stops at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. More in the commuting guide.
Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools runs the public schools. Five elementary schools, Blacksburg Middle and Blacksburg High have Blacksburg addresses. Assignment depends on your street address, so confirm it with the school system before you buy. The schools guide lists each school and shows how to check an address.
Your first month
Start utilities
Town water, sewer and trash, plus electricity and gas, ten business days ahead if you can.
Get a Virginia driver's license
New residents have 60 days. Title and register your vehicles with the Virginia DMV too. DMV: moving to Virginia.
Tell the county about your vehicles
File Montgomery County's personal property change form with the Commissioner of the Revenue within 60 days of moving in or buying a vehicle.
Enroll in school
Look up your attendance zone, then register online with Montgomery County Public Schools.
Ride and explore
Every Blacksburg Transit bus is free to ride. The Huckleberry Trail starts beside the library downtown.
Questions, answered
What county is Blacksburg, VA in?
Blacksburg is in Montgomery County, Virginia. The county government center is in Christiansburg, the neighboring town.
How many people live in Blacksburg, VA?
The 2020 Census counted 44,826 people in the town of Blacksburg. The Census Bureau estimated 45,104 on July 1, 2025.
What is the average home price in Blacksburg, VA?
The median Blacksburg home sold for $460,455 over the last 12 months, based on recorded sales. 124 homes are for sale now at a median asking price of $522,450.
Is the bus free in Blacksburg?
Yes. Blacksburg Transit is fare-free on all vehicles, in Blacksburg and Christiansburg. No fare, ID or pass is required.
Sources
Every fact in this guide that is not a market number comes from an official or primary source below, checked on the date shown. Market numbers come from live listing and sales data and update automatically. Something out of date? Tell us.
- Virginia Tech: discover BlacksburgChecked October 13, 2026
- Virginia Tech: history and traditionsChecked October 13, 2026
- Virginia Tech: facts about Virginia TechChecked October 13, 2026
- Virginia Tech: directions to Virginia TechChecked October 13, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Blacksburg town, Christiansburg town and Montgomery County, VirginiaChecked October 13, 2026
- Montgomery County Commissioner of the Revenue: current tax rates for 2026Checked October 13, 2026
- Town of Blacksburg: tax ratesChecked October 13, 2026
- Town of Blacksburg: taxesChecked October 13, 2026
- Town of Blacksburg: new residentsChecked October 13, 2026
- Town of Blacksburg: utility serviceChecked October 13, 2026
- Blacksburg Transit: fare informationChecked October 13, 2026
- Blacksburg Transit: about BTChecked October 13, 2026
- Valley Metro: Smart Way busChecked October 13, 2026
- Montgomery County Parks and Recreation: Huckleberry TrailChecked October 13, 2026
- Virginia DMV: moving to VirginiaChecked October 13, 2026
- Montgomery County Public Schools: school contact informationChecked October 13, 2026
- Montgomery County Public Schools: enroll at MCPSChecked October 13, 2026