Is Prices Fork safe?
Blacksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Prices Fork as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Prices Fork
“Go. Prices Fork is an exceptionally peaceful, low-crime community located just west of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech. It offers a scenic, rural-suburban atmosphere with virtually no violent crime risks, making it very safe for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and visitors exploring Montgomery County.”
About the area
Prices Fork is a charming, pastoral community blending agricultural heritage with residential neighborhoods just minutes from the Virginia Tech campus. The area centers around historic crossroads and the repurposed Old Prices Fork School, offering a quiet escape from college town bustle.
- Rural-Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Prices Fork
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 34/100
While dedicated bike lanes are limited directly in Prices Fork, road cyclists frequently use Prices Fork Road and rural connectors to link to the Huckleberry Trail in Blacksburg.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of both violent and property crime compared to national and state averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Peaceful, scenic countryside setting with strong community ties
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with limited commercial amenities and pedestrian infrastructure
- Narrow, unlit rural roads require cautious driving, especially in foggy or wintry conditions
- Limited public transit frequency outside of select commuter bus connections
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Prices Fork, with services and shelters concentrated in downtown Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford.
What Prices Fork is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet with light local commuter traffic heading east toward Virginia Tech and downtown Blacksburg.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with residents and visitors enjoying outdoor recreation and local farm stands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very relaxed and peaceful, centered mostly around residential homes and local dining spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with almost zero street activity, feeling secure though requiring headlights due to minimal street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Blacksburg Transit (BT) operates fixed-route bus services connecting nearby residential hubs to the Virginia Tech campus, though service directly into the deeper rural parts of Prices Fork is limited.
Parking is abundant and entirely free at local establishments, schools, and residential driveways, with no paid meters or parking decks.
Things to do in Prices Fork
- Visit the historic Old Prices Fork School complex to grab a craft beverage and locally sourced meal
- Cycle along the scenic rural backroads and farm corridors of western Montgomery County
- Explore the nearby Heritage Park and natural open spaces along the edge of Blacksburg
Local favorites
- Moon Hollow Brewing · Brewery · 4.8★ (110)A cozy, community-oriented microbrewery operating out of the revitalized Old Prices Fork School.
- Glade Road Growing · Farm / Farmers Market · 4.9★ (95)A nearby sustainable family farm offering fresh produce, meats, and seasonal farm-to-table events.
- Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill · Restaurant · 4.2★ (1420)A popular sports bar and brewpub located just down Prices Fork Road serving barbecue and craft beer.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.