At a Glance
Median Income
$73,125
$28,150 per capita
Home Value
$95,400
Zillow: $141,947
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
3,475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Christiansburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Christiansburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Christiansburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Christiansburg residents earn a median household income of $73,125 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,150. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,606 business establishments, including 206 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Christiansburg is $95,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,947. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Christiansburg reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,475/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Christiansburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Christiansburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population701
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,921/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$28,150
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$6,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$1,049
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$141,947
Housing Units274
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property3,475/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,112 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Christiansburg was founded in 1808.
The median home in Christiansburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 206 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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