If you are shopping for a home where you will live during your retirement years, Blacksburg is a community worth considering. It made the Forbes list of the Best Places to Retire in 2016, and consistently receives high praise for its quality of life. Let’s take a look at some of what makes it a great place to buy your forever home.
- Affordable. At the time of this writing, the average home value in Blacksburg according to Zillow is $427,420. While that is slightly higher than the state-wide average, it is a far cry from the high cost of housing in northern VA. To give you an example, the average home value in Fairfax according to Zillow is $796,179. Additionally, the overall cost of living in Blacksburg is actually lower than the nationwide and state-wide average. For retirees on a fixed income, it is very important that the cost of living stay predictable and affordable. So, Blacksburg is a great place to buy your forever home.
- Small town vibes. If you have spent much time in northern VA, you may be tired of the hustle and bustle, ready for a more relaxed pace of life. There are only around 45,000 full-time residents in Blacksburg, and the town retains a “small town” character, with charm around every corner. There is less traffic, and the community feels friendly and inviting.
- Pleasant climate. Blacksburg enjoys relatively temperate weather, with four distinct seasons. If you like variations in weather, but nothing too extreme, you probably will feel pretty comfortable living in this part of VA.
- Low crime. Blacksburg is a safe place to retire, with a crime rate that is significantly lower than the nationwide average. Not only that, but crime has been dropping over recent years, making it an even safer community that is trending in the right direction. Not retiring yet, just looking for a place to settle down and raise a family? Blacksburg’s low crime rate makes an excellent option for that as well. Plus, Virginia Tech is here, which is an amazing educational opportunity.
- Close to nature. Retiring in northern VA would mean being surrounded by traffic jams and crowds for the rest of your life. But retiring in the Blacksburg area puts you close to the countryside as well as some state parks. Blacksburg is only half an hour or so away from Claytor Lake State Park. Some other state parks you can drive to in the area include Natural Bridge State Park and Douthat State Park. If you are up for a slightly longer drive, you are just 2.5 hours away from Shenandoah National Park, one of the most beloved national parks in this part of the country.
Buy a Home in Blacksburg with a Competitive Mortgage
First Residential Mortgage is based in Blacksburg. We can help you buy a home here in our beautiful community, or anywhere in Virginia. To get started, please call us at (540) 838-5868 to schedule your consultation.
