The Town FilesChristiansburg, Virginia
Town in Montgomery County · population 23,348 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $252,600
- Household income
- $77,147
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 39.2
Christiansburg is a town of 23,348 people in Montgomery County, Virginia. The median home is worth $252,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks hipper than 87% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Virginia towns, better for cycling than 72% of Virginia towns.
How Christiansburg ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Christiansburg is worth $252,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $77,147, which is more affordable than 71% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,181 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Christiansburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,181 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $77,147 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Christiansburg
| People | Christiansburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 18.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Christiansburg
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 23.4°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.7 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Christiansburg since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 31, 2021 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 31, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 81 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on May 5, 1996.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 43,202 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,810 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Christiansburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Christiansburg
9 public schools with 3,200 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansburg High | 9-12 | 1,063 | 13.1 |
| Christiansburg Middle | 6-8 | 760 | 12.9 |
| Falling Branch Elementary | PK-5 | 569 | 12.9 |
| Christiansburg Elementary | 3-5 | 419 | 13.5 |
| Christiansburg Primary | PK-2 | 389 | 12.5 |
| Montgomery County Governor's STEM Academy | Other | — | — |
| New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home | Other | — | — |
| Montgomery Central | Other | — | — |
| Altern Ed Prgm/Behav Disord Youth/Montgomery | Other | — | — |
Towns near Christiansburg
- Merrimac, VA3.9 mi · 2,858 people · home —
- Blacksburg, VA6.4 mi · 44,826 people · home $446,300
- Radford, VA8.6 mi · 16,070 people · home $220,700
- Dublin, VA15.9 mi · 2,682 people · home $180,500
- Pulaski, VA20.6 mi · 8,985 people · home $160,500
- Salem, VA21.7 mi · 25,346 people · home $258,600
- Pearisburg, VA22.0 mi · 2,909 people · home $157,400
- Cave Spring, VA22.7 mi · 26,755 people · home $325,800
Christiansburg questions
Is Christiansburg, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Christiansburg scores better for retirees than 51% of Virginia towns and quieter than 38%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Christiansburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Christiansburg is valued at $252,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,147, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,181 a month.
What is the weather like in Christiansburg?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 21.7 inches of snow.
Does Christiansburg get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Christiansburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 31, 2021. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)