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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$242,900
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,171/mo
1% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,601
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$242,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$299,383
Median Sale Price
$311,750
Median List Price
$325,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.6%
Owner-Occupied
39.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$1,171/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,759/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
9 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
14
Price Drops
6.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Active Inventory
44
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $242,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,383 |
| Median Sale Price | $311,750 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $175 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,171 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,759 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.8% |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Active Inventory | 44 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $175 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,601 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 26.1% |