Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area's all-transactions index changed +5.7% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.8% for Virginia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 76th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +5.7%
- 5-year change
- +45.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +263%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 76th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA vs Virginia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA: 363.3
- Virginia: 403.8
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | VA | U.S. | Gap vs VA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.7% | +3.8% | +3.0% | +1.9 pts | +2.6 pts |
| 3 years | +13.3% | +15.9% | +12.9% | −2.7 pts | +0.4 pts |
| 5 years | +45.6% | +44.1% | +41.3% | +1.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
| 10 years | +85.7% | +83.4% | +93.3% | +2.3 pts | −7.6 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +263% | +304% | +292% | −40.5 pts | −28.3 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 · Roanoke, VA area | VA | +4.9% | +50.0% | +252% | 31% |
| 241 · Salem, VA area | VA | +2.4% | +50.4% | +240% | 21% |
| 243 · Pulaski, VA area | VA | +6.0% | +53.3% | +245% | 14% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 10.1% to its low in Q3 2012, and regained its peak in Q1 2018, about 9 years after the top. Today it sits +79.7% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q3 2012 | -10.1% | Q1 2018 (9 yrs) | +79.7% |
| VA | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -17.4% | Q2 2019 (12 yrs) | +66.9% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area's index has changed +64.1% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | VA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.7% | -0.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +3.2% | +5.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +17.4% | +16.2% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +33.5% | +31.9% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +64.1% | +82.4% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +269% | $1,106,242 |
| Q2 2000 | +189% | $866,076 |
| Q2 2005 | +108% | $623,424 |
| Q2 2010 | +95.4% | $586,298 |
| Q2 2015 | +87.5% | $562,601 |
| Q2 2020 | +61.1% | $483,291 |
| Q2 2021 | +45.6% | $436,822 |
| Q2 2023 | +13.3% | $339,883 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.7% | $316,961 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area shows changes of +5.7% over one year, +45.6% over five years, and +85.7% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +263% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +2.6 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +4.3 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.