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Christiansburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Montgomery County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
22,820 Population 1,550/sq mi density
$75,451 Median Income $39,117 per capita
$242,900 Home Value $299,383 Zillow
$1,171 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 2,053 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,451 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$242,900 home value, $1,171/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Christiansburg, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,451
0% below
$39,117 per capita
Home Value
$242,900
14% below
Zillow: $299,383
Median Rent
$1,171/mo
1% above
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
64% below
2,053/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
35% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 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)

Income
100%
Home Value
86%
Rent
101%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
36%
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 $75,451 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,117. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,613 business establishments, including 229 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Christiansburg is $242,900 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,383. Median rent is $1,171/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Christiansburg reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,053/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

45.5% of adults in Christiansburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Christiansburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population22,820
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,550/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,451
Per Capita$39,117
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,900
Rent$1,171
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$299,383
Housing Units10,601
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent137/100K
Property2,053/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary123/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,130/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,058 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Christiansburg was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 229 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.