Blacksburg, VA vs Panama City, FL
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
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 17.8). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 21.1 min). Panama City leads in median household income ($57,221 vs $42,012).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Panama City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 66.5 (#1538) |
| Population | 45,485 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $286,249 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $57,221 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | R+47.4 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Blacksburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.5 Score
Panama City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,249
Population
35,660
Crime
High
Median Income
$57,221
Southeast
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