Blacksburg, VA vs Covington, WA
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
Covington
65
#1657 nationally
Covington leads in median household income ($123,065 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in walk score (43 vs 17). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 35.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Covington, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 65 (#1657) |
| Population | 45,485 | 21,125 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $664,783 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $123,065 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 35.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | D+51.7 |
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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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D
65 Score
Covington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,783
Population
21,125
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Pacific
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