Christiansburg, Virginia

Small Virginia city with local appeal

Northeast Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.7

C

out of 100

Overview

Christiansburg is a Virginia city with a population of approximately 22,542, part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $309,979. Median household income is $71,468.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,542 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $309,979 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $71,468 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.3 minutes
  • Part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,542

Source: Census ACS

$309,979

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$71,468

Source: Census ACS

18.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

25

Source: Walk Score

103 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Montgomery County (county-level results)

51%
47%
Democrat 23,811
Republican 22,179
Leans D+3.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 66.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 63.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 77.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 25/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.7

Location

Christiansburg, VA (37.1297, -80.4092)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.