Kitchen remodel cost in Blacksburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,400 – $29,700
- Per sq ft
- $141 – $236
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #190
- 1 = most expensive
Blacksburg homeowners pay roughly $17,400 to $29,700 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $141 to $236 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Blacksburg is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Blacksburg, VA, standard level
$21,100 to $26,000
About $170 to $208 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,100 | $26,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Blacksburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,400 | $23,000 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,250 | $5,300 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,400 | $23,600 | $29,700 | 100% |
Why Blacksburg prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.87 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Blacksburg is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Blacksburg metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,400, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $460 to $1,400.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Blacksburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Blacksburg
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
Scope
A full kitchen update is $15,000-$50,000, a large remodel $50,000-$70,000+, and a partial refresh $60-$150 per square foot (HomeGuide).
Is Blacksburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Blacksburg. Winston is the lowest at about $23,400 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | |
| Roanoke, VA35 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Winston, NC75 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Lynchburg, VA75 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Greensboro, NC85 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Charleston, WV95 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | level |
| Virginia (statewide) | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +5% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Blacksburg comes in at #190 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Blacksburg is 5% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $17,600 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | +2% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $17,500 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Blacksburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Blacksburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −1% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | −4% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $21,500 – $36,600 | $29,100 | +23% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Blacksburg is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $22.87 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $27.26 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 45.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $30.04 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.74 and $33.15 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 36.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $25.64 an hour, which is 16% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $32.00 an hour.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Blacksburg metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $23.50 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.76 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Blacksburg metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $26.84 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $29.22 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $18.99 an hour, which is 20% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.19 and $22.58 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 6.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $340. At the 25th percentile ($19.38) it shrinks by about $270. The total moves by 1.4% or 1.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 74,070 jobs in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford area. That makes it the 248th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $19.38 | $22.87 | $27.26 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $25.74 | $30.04 | $33.15 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.69 | $25.64 | $32.00 | $30.67 | 0.84 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.84 | $26.84 | $29.22 | $28.33 | 0.95 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.19 | $18.99 | $22.58 | $23.75 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Blacksburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Blacksburg wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$17,400 to $22,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,100 to $26,000
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,800 to $29,700
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,800 | $17,700 – $21,900 | $20,800 – $25,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,400 – $22,300 | $21,100 – $26,000 | $24,800 – $29,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,800 – $36,700 | $34,700 – $42,600 | $40,600 – $48,600 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,900 – $54,600 | $51,700 – $63,400 | $60,400 – $72,100 |
What nearby projects cost in Blacksburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Blacksburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and home addition −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,400 – $67,800 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
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Kitchen remodel in Blacksburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Blacksburg?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,400 to $29,700 in the Blacksburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,100 to $26,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Blacksburg?
About $141 to $236 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Blacksburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 1% less than Blacksburg ($23,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Blacksburg?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,250 out of $23,600. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Blacksburg?
$28,800 to $48,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Blacksburg?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Blacksburg area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Blacksburg expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Virginia?
Blacksburg is 5% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($24,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Blacksburg?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.38 to $27.26.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Blacksburg?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,400 to $22,300 and premium work $24,800 to $29,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Blacksburg
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 70% of the low installed price and 85% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that professional labor is 15-30% of a kitchen remodeling budget. Cost to Renovate's mid-range kitchen split (45% labor, 50% materials) sits inside that band.