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Christiansburg, VA

Christiansburg, VA.

Population: 29,677 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Christiansburg, VA is $311,333 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $334,000 after a median 18.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,589/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$311,333

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

18.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$311,333
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
10-year appreciation
+77.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$311,333
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$334,000
Median list price
$339,950
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
18.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
106
For-sale inventory
116
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
49

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,589/mo
1-year rent change
+7.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,016/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,537/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
ALT ED PRGM/BEHAV DISORD YOUTH/MONTGOMERY, Montgomery County Public Schools
Schools include
ALTERN ED PRGM/BEHAV DISORD YOUTH/MONTGOMERY, Falling Branch Elementary, CHRISTIANSBURG HIGH, CHRISTIANSBURG MIDDLE, CHRISTIANSBURG PRIMARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
518
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,886
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,555

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (38 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CARILION NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-567 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
24.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,854
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,242
Average weekly wage
$993
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
323

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChristiansburgState medianUS median
Median home value$311,333$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$334,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,589/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,854$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Christiansburg, VA?
$311,333.
What is the median sale price in Christiansburg, VA?
$334,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Christiansburg, VA?
Median days on market: 18.5 days.
What is typical rent in Christiansburg, VA?
Typical rent: $1,589/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Christiansburg, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Christiansburg, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Christiansburg, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Christiansburg, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Christiansburg, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Christiansburg, VA?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Christiansburg, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Christiansburg, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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