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Christiansburg : Virginia

What it's Like to Retire in Christiansburg

Christiansburg is a small town in Virginia's southwestern hills of about 21,000 souls. It is located just 5 miles from Virgina Polytechical University in nearby Blacksburg. The town, whose motto is "Progressive Small Town Living at its Best", appears to be relatively affluent. Photo of downtown Christiansburg courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and DwayneP.

Where to Retire in Christiansburg and Home Prices

There are several active adult communities in or near Christiansburg and nearby Blacksburg (see link at top right). Median home sale prices in late 2014 was about $150,000, according to City-data.com. Property taxes are low.

What is special about Christiansburg

This is a beautiful part of Virginia in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Booker T. Washington once resided at and was principal of Christiansburg Institute.

What is not special about Christiansburg

This is a rural area with a climate that is cold in winter (for Virginia).

Who will like retirement in Christiansburg

People who want to live near the mountains in a rural part of Virginia will like it here.

Local economy is driven by

Education

Climate and Physical Environment

Christiansburg is a suburb/small town near Blacksburg in southwestern Virginia. The average July high temperature is 83 and the average January low is 21. The wettest month is May (4").

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

The Montgomery Museum & Lewis Miller Regional Art Center is in Christiansburg. The Starlite Drive-in is one of the few surviving drive-in theaters in Virginia

Crime

Crime is below average.

Medical facilities

The nearest hospital is 7 miles away in Blacksburg.

Transportation

Roanoak Regional Airport is 35 miles away.

Valuable Links

Christiansburg Wikipedia page
Virginia retirement guide

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Facts about CHRISTIANSBURG

State: VA
Environment: Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 0-24
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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