The Miller Southside neighborhood in Blacksburk is located to the east of the Virginia Tech campus, adjacent to Worsham Field and the Houston-Harrell community. The local shopping centers, Gables Shopping Center and Lowes Shopping Center, are to the east of the Miller Southside community, near downtown Blacksburg to the north. Local roads surrounding the community include South Main Street, Southgate Drive, Airport Road, Hubbard Street, State Route 685, and Prices Fork Road. The Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport is situated only a few miles due south of the neighborhood.
The majority of the residents of the Miller Southside community are Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and administrators because of the proximity and convenience of the neighborhood to the university. In fact, it is within walking distance or a short bike ride from most campus attractions. On big game days during football season, the Miller Southside community, like most of Blacksburg, is abuzz with activity and Hokie school spirit.
Neighborhoods and communities surrounding Miller Southside include Mountain View, downtown Blacksburg, Airport Acres, Houston-Harrell, Grissom-Highland, and downtown Eastside. There are several local attractions close to the community that are readily accessible on foot or by car in this largely residential area. They include the Virginia Tech campus, the Virginia Tech Golf Course, and the University Mall Shopping Center.
There are more than 122 apartments near the Miller Southside community available to rent. Because of their close location to the campus, these rentals are in understandably high demand during the academic year. Apartments range from one-bedroom models to those with four bedrooms.