Home project costs in Blacksburg, VA
Every project we cover, priced for the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford area is 92.7 against 100 for the US, which puts Blacksburg 192nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.8. BLS counts roughly 74,070 jobs here.
In Blacksburg, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are window replacement (−4%), attic insulation (−5%) and kitchen remodel (−6%); the biggest discounts are concrete driveway (−13%), composite deck (−13%) and home addition (−12%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Blacksburg Nwso, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 22°F, a July average high of 82°F and 43 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Blacksburg
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.47 | $20.03 | $22.13 | $22.66 | 0.88 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.38 | $22.87 | $27.26 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.55 | $24.05 | $28.88 | $28.78 | 0.84 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.69 | $25.64 | $32.00 | $30.67 | 0.84 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.99 | $21.87 | $26.56 | $27.41 | 0.80 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $25.74 | $30.04 | $33.15 | $30.38 | 0.99 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Blacksburg
The 7 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Blacksburg, from −13% (concrete driveway) to −7% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Blacksburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Blacksburg | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Blacksburg | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Blacksburg | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Blacksburg | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,300 | −9% |
| Paver patio cost in Blacksburg | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Concrete patio cost in Blacksburg | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Blacksburg | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,100 | −10% |
Decks & outdoor in Blacksburg
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Blacksburg, from −13% (composite deck) to −10% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Blacksburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Blacksburg | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Blacksburg | 300 sq ft | $10,500 – $21,000 | −13% |
Building & additions in Blacksburg
Across these 2 projects, Blacksburg averages −11% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −10% and home addition lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Blacksburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Blacksburg | 576 sq ft | $26,100 – $52,400 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Blacksburg | 300 sq ft | $33,400 – $67,800 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Blacksburg
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Blacksburg, from −9% (storm door) to −4% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Blacksburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Blacksburg | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Blacksburg | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Blacksburg | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Blacksburg | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Blacksburg | 1 door | $560 – $5,550 | −8% |
Fencing in Blacksburg
The 4 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Blacksburg, from −11% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Blacksburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Blacksburg | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $6,950 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Blacksburg | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Blacksburg | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Blacksburg | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,400 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in Blacksburg
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Blacksburg, from −12% (vinyl siding) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Blacksburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Blacksburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Blacksburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,100 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Blacksburg | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Blacksburg | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,200 | −12% |
| Attic insulation cost in Blacksburg | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Blacksburg
Across these 5 projects, Blacksburg averages −9% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Blacksburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Blacksburg | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Blacksburg | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Blacksburg | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Blacksburg | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,200 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Blacksburg | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Blacksburg
Across these 5 projects, Blacksburg averages −8% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −7% and sprinkler system lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Blacksburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Blacksburg | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Blacksburg | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,400 – $12,500 | −8% |
| Sod installation cost in Blacksburg | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Blacksburg | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,100 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Blacksburg | 450 sq ft | $33,000 – $103,000 | −9% |
Flooring & interior in Blacksburg
The 3 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Blacksburg, from −10% (laminate flooring) to −7% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Blacksburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Blacksburg | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Blacksburg | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Blacksburg | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,400 | −7% |
Blacksburg against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Blacksburg prices −9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 2 lower. Lynchburg is the lowest at −10% (75 miles) and Charleston the highest at −6% (95 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | 92.7 | 96.8 | −9% | |
| Roanoke, VA | 35 miles | 93.6 | 96.8 | −10% |
| Winston, NC | 75 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 75 miles | 89.4 | 96.8 | −10% |
| Greensboro, NC | 85 miles | 92.9 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Charleston, WV | 95 miles | 88.7 | 96.3 | −6% |
| Burlington, NC | 95 miles | 93.2 | 96.6 | −9% |