Blacksburg, VA vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 7.6). Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 45,485 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | D+2.6 |
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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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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