Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Christiansburg is a small city in Virginia with a population of 22,820. Residents earn $75,451 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Christiansburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Christiansburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Christiansburg is $75,451, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Christiansburg is $242,900, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Christiansburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,114 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Christiansburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,451 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,117 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,169 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,369 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,613 |
| Restaurants | 229 |
| Healthcare | 250 |
| Retail | 310 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,470 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $242,900 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $299,383 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 6.8% |
| Inventory | 44 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,171 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,759 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,470 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,130/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 250 |
| Total Violent | 96.9/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.9/100K |
| Robbery | 13.9/100K |
| Assault | 46.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,114.2/100K |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 193.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,878.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.6/100K |
| Arson | 4.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,058 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1407°N, 80.4045°W |
| County FIPS | 51121 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.5% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,550/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 250 |
| Restaurants | 229 |
| Retail Stores | 310 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 18.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |