At a Glance
Median Income
$73,125
$28,150 per capita
Home Value
$95,400
Zillow: $156,501
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
16.8% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 3.0% (17% 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 $156,501. 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.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 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 Born1.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$28,150
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$6,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$1,049
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$156,501
Housing Units274
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.8 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.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
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.