Blacksburg, VA vs Shoreview, MN
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
Shoreview
74.4
#604 nationally
Blacksburg leads in walk score (43 vs 17). Shoreview leads in median household income ($106,153 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Shoreview, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 74.4 (#604) |
| Population | 45,485 | 26,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $420,432 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $106,153 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | D+43.3 |
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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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74.4 Score
Shoreview, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,432
Population
26,374
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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