Blacksburg, VA

Metro area in Virginia · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.9%

Median Home Value

$275,368

↑ +2.0%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,779/mo

↑ +4.5%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.8%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+29.9%

Income Needed to Buy

$69,483

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

382

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

12.9

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.3%

3 Months

↑ +0.8%

12 Months

↑ +0.9%

5-Year Price Trend

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