Blacksburg, VA vs Liberty, MO
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
Liberty
75.7
#426 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 5.6). Liberty leads in median household income ($91,512 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in walk score (43 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Liberty, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 75.7 (#426) |
| Population | 45,485 | 30,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $330,388 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $91,512 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 5.6 |
| 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+5.7 |
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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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75.7 Score
Liberty, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,388
Population
30,794
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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