Living in Blackstone, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blackstone · Census data 2020–2024
Blackstone has 3,341 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $54,570 (41% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $140,900, the median rent is $1,123/month.
Blackstone at a glance
- Population
- 3,341
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,570State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $140,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,123/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Blackstone a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Blackstone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blackstone the median home value is $140,900, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,123 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,266 a month in housing costs.
Blackstone median household income
The median household income in Blackstone is $54,570 and the income per person is $28,562. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Blackstone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,723
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.23
Blackstone demographics
- Population
- 3,341
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 1,407
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blackstone ›
Education in Blackstone
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Blackstone have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blackstone
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.5%
Blackstone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone | 3,341 | $54,570 | $140,900 | $1,123 |
| Crewe | 2,906 | $70,625 | $139,400 | $942 |
| Kenbridge | 1,432 | $61,603 | $154,400 | $905 |
| Victoria | 1,595 | $41,442 | $131,800 | $807 |
| Alberta | 345 | $41,964 | $91,800 | $632 |
| McKenney | 518 | $52,500 | $212,000 | $950 |
| Amelia Court House | 746 | $70,320 | — | — |
| Dinwiddie | 589 | $104,205 | $329,100 | — |
| Lawrenceville | 1,272 | $33,611 | $126,700 | $837 |
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What is the median household income in Blackstone, VA?
The median household income in Blackstone is $54,570, 41% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Blackstone?
The median home value in Blackstone is $140,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Blackstone?
The median gross rent in Blackstone is $1,123 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Blackstone, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
What is the median age in Blackstone?
The median age in Blackstone is 41.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Blackstone?
The average commute to work in Blackstone is 25 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blackstone?
The unemployment rate in Blackstone is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blackstone?
17.6% of adults in Blackstone have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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