Top 20 College Towns – #7 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
#7 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
The Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford area ranks first among the top 20 college towns for brain gain, making it a prime destination for students and graduates alike, especially those in the tech industry. The area, known as the New River Valley, has experienced tremendous growth in the last twenty years and continues to be among the fastest growing areas in Virginia. Blacksburg, the larger of the towns, is home to Virginia Tech, while Radford is home to Radford University.
[Photo: Donaldson-Brown Hall, Virginia Tech, Wikimedia Commons]
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