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Blacksburg is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the country.  Blacksburg is known for award winning services, a reasonable cost of living, safety, moderate climate, and abundant leisure activities. Blacksburg is proud to be the home of Virginia Tech and major technology companies located in the Corporate Research Center and the Blacksburg Industrial Park, as well as the Edward Via School of Osteopathic Medicine, which all contribute to the Town being recognized as one of the best educated work forces in the country.

Blacksburg:  #10 for Best Small Places For Business And Careers

Metro Area Population: 152,000
  RANK
CollegesColleges 9
Cost of Doing BusinessCost of Doing Business
 33
Cost of LivingCost Of Living
 46
Crime RateCrime Rate
 38
Culture and LeisureCulture & Leisure
 113
Education AttainmentEducational Attainment
 29
Income GrowthIncome Growth
 46
Job GrowthJob Growth
 107
Net MigrationNet Migration
 103
OverallOverall
 10

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