Airport Acres was established in 1943 when the neighborhood’s first home was built and subsequently occupied by James J. Pandapas, a prominent industry businessman who played a significant role in developing the town of Blacksburg. Since its establishment, Airport Acres has seen the construction of an elementary school, a shopping center, and many more residential properties. The neighborhood’s name comes from the adjacent Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, a public airfield often used for corporate travel and college sporting events. Bordering Airport Acres is Main Street, or Business Route 460, which goes north into the Downtown Blacksburg area right next to the Virginia Tech campus.
There are 123 homes in Airport Acres.
Homebuyers looking for a home in Airport Acres can expect to spend around $211 per square foot.
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Shopping, dining and entertainment at First & Main
First & Main is a popular shopping, dining and entertainment destination located in Airport Acres. “First & Main is designed so you have freestanding stores,” says Nancy Phillips, a Blacksburg resident and real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Townside Realtors. Within the shopping center is B&B Theatres, where locals can watch movie screenings, go bowling at B-Roll Bowling, play games at the Outtakes Arcade or sit down at McClain’s restaurant for a meal. Phillips recommends two other First & Main dining spots: “Avellino’s if you like Italian, El Rodeo if you like Mexican,” she says. “I would also personally recommend Lefty’s, which is farther on up Main Street – it’s got something for everyone. And right across the street from that is a bakery called Our Daily Bread, where they also serve lunch and dinner in addition to selling pastries.” Airport Acres is also home to two supermarkets: Kroger and Oasis World Market, an international grocery store in the Blacksburg Square shopping mall next to Our Daily Bread.
Airport Acres is nearby major retailers, like True Value.
Airport Acres shoppers visit RunAbout Shoes for an analysis of their bio-mechanical needs.
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Bungalows on quiet residential streets
The neighborhood’s residential streets are lined with single-family homes that range in price between approximately $300,000 and $600,000. Common housing styles include cozy bungalows and Cape Cod dwellings with plenty of front yard space. Prospective homebuyers can also find a handful of ranch-style homes along Porter Street and Kennedy Avenue. Locals won’t find many sidewalks in the neighborhood’s residential area, but the roads are well-maintained, low-traffic and often shaded by mature trees. Some properties feature driveways and carports, but street parking is also common in this area.
The median home in Airport Acres was constructed in 1945.
Homes in Airport Acres typically sell after 28 days on the market.
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Main Street connects the Route 460 Bypass
Residents of Airport Acres can hop on Main Street and drive less than 2 miles north to get to Downtown Blacksburg and the Virginia Tech campus. Main Street also travels south and connects with the U.S. Route 460 Bypass, which leads into the town of Christiansburg approximately 7 miles away. The South Main Pro Park bus route is operated by Blacksburg Transit and offers several stops throughout the neighborhood. To catch a flight, residents can take Interstate 81 and drive 36 miles away to the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
Residents of Airport Acres enjoy a peaceful mountain view near downtown Blacksburg.
The average household income in Airport Acres is around $471,000.
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Walking to Margaret Beeks Elementary School
Students in this area are served by Montgomery County Public Schools, which receives an overall A-minus rating from Niche. Young learners in prekindergarten through fifth grade can walk to school at Margaret Beeks Elementary, an A-minus-rated institution located between the neighborhood’s residential area and the shopping centers along Main Street. Older students can attend Blacksburg Middle School, rated B-plus, and the A-plus-rated Blacksburg High School, which was named one of the top 20 public Virginia high schools by Niche in 2024.
The student population of Margaret Beeks Elementary is 369 and the school serves PK-5.
The AP® participation rate at Blacksburg High School is 62%.
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Access to the Huckleberry Trail
The 15-mile Huckleberry Trail is a paved, pedestrian-only walking path that runs along the northern edge of Airport Acres and connects the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg; residents here can access the trail at the intersection of Airport Road and Energy Drive. “There are tons of opportunities here if you’re an outdoorsy person,” Phillips says. “You can get to the New River in 20 minutes to go tubing, and there are all sorts of hiking trails surrounding the town. We have four true seasons and not a ton of high humidity, even in the summer.” The neighborhood is also home to two indoor gyms: Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness and Anytime Fitness, which is located in the First & Main shopping center. Approximately 4 miles east of Airport Acres is the Blacksburg Country Club, which features an 18-hole golf course, a heated swimming pool and several racquetball athletic courts across 175 acres of land.
The Huckleberry Trail stretches from Airport Acres through Blacksburg.
The Virginia Tech campus is just a few minutes from Airport Acres.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
258
Median Age
30
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,083
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,355
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
62.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.7%
% Population in Labor Force
49.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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