The Town FilesBlairs, Virginia
Community in Pittsylvania County · population 841 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,700
- Household income
- $49,818
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 36.7
Blairs is a community of 841 people in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The median home is worth $158,700, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Virginia towns, better for families than 79% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Virginia towns.
How Blairs ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Blairs is worth $158,700, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $49,818, which is more affordable than 75% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $594 a month. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Blairs | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $594 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $49,818 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Blairs
| People | Blairs | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Blairs
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 24.2°F. About 47.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.8 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blairs since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 27, 2024 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Pittsylvania County since 1996
Pittsylvania County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Pittsylvania County
Pittsylvania County had 12,854 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,651 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Blairs itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Blairs
4 public schools with 1,937 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan River High | 9-12 | 589 | 13.7 |
| Kentuck Elementary | PK-5 | 477 | 12.9 |
| Dan River Middle | 6-8 | 449 | 11.0 |
| Southside Elementary | PK-5 | 422 | 12.4 |
Towns near Blairs
- Mount Hermon, VA3.2 mi · 4,057 people · home $211,600
- Chatham, VA7.9 mi · 1,232 people · home $174,300
- Danville, VA8.2 mi · 42,590 people · home $119,100
- Gretna, VA17.3 mi · 1,310 people · home $138,800
- Yanceyville, NC19.8 mi · 1,937 people · home $155,100
- Mountain Road, VA21.9 mi · 1,009 people · home $119,700
- Laurel Park, VA22.6 mi · 657 people · home $145,800
- Chatmoss, VA23.9 mi · 1,671 people · home $224,900
Blairs questions
Is Blairs, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Blairs scores better for retirees than 46% of Virginia towns and quieter than 68%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.7).
How much does a house cost in Blairs?
The median owner-occupied home in Blairs is valued at $158,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,818, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $594 a month.
What is the weather like in Blairs?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 5.8 inches of snow.
Does Blairs get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blairs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 27, 2024. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)