Blacksburg, VA vs Lafayette, LA
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
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in median household income ($58,850 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 20.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 73.6 (#705) |
| Population | 45,485 | 121,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $227,080 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $58,850 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 29.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | R+31.4 |
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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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73.6 Score
Lafayette, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$227,080
Population
121,467
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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