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Christiansburg, VA


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Christiansburg, Virginia

Christiansburg, Virginia, in Montgomery county, is 27 miles W of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 133 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is home to some 16,947 residents.

The People and Families of Christiansburg

In Christiansburg, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Christiansburg had a median family income of $47,428.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,320) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Christiansburg. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Christiansburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Christiansburg was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Christiansburg, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Christiansburg, VA

Comparing Christiansburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men68
Racial Diversity43
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime43

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