City safety & data profile

ChristiansburgVA

Christiansburg, VA is a 22K-resident city in Montgomery County with a median household income of $77,147.

Montgomery County, Virginia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Christiansburg, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Christiansburg has a population larger than 49% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $252,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

22K
Population
Top 51%
By size
$77,147
Median income
$252,600
Median home
11.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Christiansburg

Christiansburg posts a median household income higher than 46% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Christiansburg area.

Top 54%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Christiansburg

Where Christiansburg income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$77,147 Bottom 46% higher than 46% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. VA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Christiansburg, VA beyond the headline numbers

Christiansburg sits inside Montgomery County, Virginia, at roughly 37.13°N, -80.41°W. Population 21,943, $77,147 median household income. Median home value $252,600, median rent $1,181. Poverty rate 11.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Christiansburg's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 32%, then short sleep duration at 31.9%. 1 hospital in/around Christiansburg, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Christiansburg from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
21,943
Christiansburg
Median Income
$77,147
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$252,600
+11% vs avg
Median Age
39.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Montgomery County) - Christiansburg's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
99K+4%
Median Income
$72,715+60%
Median Home Value
$304,600+52%
Poverty Rate
23.9%-2%
Unemployment
2.9%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Christiansburg, VA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
Poverty Rate
11.7% -18% vs avg
Unemployment 2.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.7%
Work From Home 11.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 82.9%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
32%
Short Sleep Duration
31.9%
Obesity
29.5%
Physical Inactivity
20.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.8%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.2%
Current Smoking
12.2%
Current Asthma
10.6%
Diabetes
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.5%
Annual Checkup 77%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CARILION NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
CHRISTIANSBURG · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Christiansburg, VA? ▼
Christiansburg, VA has a population of 21,943 people, located in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the median household income in Christiansburg? ▼
The median household income in Christiansburg, VA is $77,147 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.7%.
What is the median home value in Christiansburg? ▼
The median home value in Christiansburg, VA is $252,600. Median rent is $1,181/month.
What are the top health concerns in Christiansburg? ▼
The top health indicators in Christiansburg include High Blood Pressure (32%), Short Sleep Duration (31.9%), Obesity (29.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Christiansburg? ▼
Christiansburg has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Christiansburg? ▼
The median age in Christiansburg, VA is 39.2 years. 44.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Christiansburg, VA is located in Montgomery County, Virginia. With a population of 22K and a $77,147 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Christiansburg area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Christiansburg's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Christiansburg area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Montgomery County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.