Christiansburg, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
22,820 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,451 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$242,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$964 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
2
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area
2
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
2
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro Area
3
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 31
Feb 3 5 34
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 0 43
Dec 3 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 4, VA State House District 42, VA
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Schools

Christiansburg Elem
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Christiansburg High
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Radford University
8 miles, W • 2.3 star
New River Community College
16 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
21 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
50 miles, NE • 1 star
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