Blacksburg, VA vs Westminster, 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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 12.0). Westminster leads in median household income ($80,271 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 45,485 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 171 |
| 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-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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