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Christiansburg.
About
Life in Christiansburg
Christiansburg is a community of 22,820 people in Virginia. The median household income is $77,147, median rent runs about $1,171 per month, and median home values are around $252,600. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Christiansburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Foreign-Born
5.7%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
-3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.7% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Christiansburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Christiansburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (14.8%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.6%
of households
Married Couples
46.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 25% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Christiansburg
In Christiansburg, rent runs 25% below the VA average, and home values are 34% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,863
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $303,836 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Christiansburg
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Christiansburg, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Christiansburg: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Christiansburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.1 min avg
How Christiansburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Christiansburg, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Regional airport · few flights417k passengers boarded in 2025
- 135 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Christiansburg runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
160.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,203
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Christiansburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
47.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Christiansburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $178,500 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,700 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $93,200 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $112,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Flash Flood | $86,500 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,100 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $775,200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Roanoke County, VA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Christiansburg) is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
59
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Roanoke County, VA (18 mi away)
Climate80°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Christiansburg has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.7"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
104
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.19" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.78" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.69" |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.47" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.69" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.07" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.13" |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.37" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.73" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.93" |
| Nov | 55°F | 33°F | 2.84" |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 3.23" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Christiansburg
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Christiansburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Blacksburg
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Christiansburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Christiansburg
Christiansburg's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 44.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Christiansburg (within 15 miles)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
6.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,923 students · in-state tuition $16,450 · 87% graduate · median earnings $88,716 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 6,038 students · in-state tuition $12,952 · 59% graduate · median earnings $59,134 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Booker T Washington National Monument, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Christiansburg
Christiansburg has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Booker T Washington National Monument (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
37 mi awayBluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
43 mi awayNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
60 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
76 mi awayGauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
81 mi awayAppomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Christiansburg
Christiansburg Library
125 Sheltman Street, Christiansburg
Cities Near Christiansburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Christiansburg FAQ
Is Christiansburg, Virginia affordable?⌄
Christiansburg's median rent is $1,181/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $77,147/year. Median home value is $252,600.
Is Christiansburg, Virginia safe?⌄
Christiansburg's violent crime rate was 160 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2203 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Christiansburg, Virginia?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Christiansburg, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Christiansburg, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Christiansburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,181/month and median household income is $77,147/year. The median home value is $252,600. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Christiansburg, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Christiansburg is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from