How long is the commute from Christiansburg, VA?
Workers who live in Christiansburg, VA take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
11.7% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Christiansburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Christiansburg | Montgomery County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±3.5 points) | 68.2% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±2.6 points) | 6.3% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 3.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.7% (±2.7 points) | 14.0% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Christiansburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (18.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Christiansburg, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Montgomery County (3.0%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Christiansburg ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 423 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Christiansburg
| Vehicles available | Christiansburg | Montgomery County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±1.8 points) | 6.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±4.0 points) | 31.2% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±4.8 points) | 35.9% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.7% (±2.9 points) | 26.5% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Christiansburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Christiansburg
| Christiansburg | Montgomery County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.7% (±2.7 points) | 14.0% (±1.4 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.7 points) | 96.1% (±0.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±2.1 points) | 91.4% (±1.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Christiansburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Christiansburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansburg | — | 18.1 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Merrimac | 3.9 mi | 12.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Riner | 5.5 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Plum Creek | 5.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Blacksburg | 6.4 mi | 14.8 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Fairlawn | 7.7 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Shawsville | 8.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Radford | 8.6 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dublin | 16 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Merrimac, VA (12.6 minutes), Blacksburg, VA (14.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Riner, VA (23.2 minutes), Fairlawn, VA (21.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riner | 23.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Shawsville | 21.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Plum Creek | 20.8 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Christiansburg | 18.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 5 | Blacksburg | 14.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 | Merrimac | 12.6 minutes (±1.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Christiansburg
How long is the average commute in Christiansburg?
Workers who live in Christiansburg, VA take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Christiansburg without a car?
4.9% of households in Christiansburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Christiansburg?
11.7% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Christiansburg worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Christiansburg town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Christiansburg town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Christiansburg town, Virginia
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Christiansburg town, Virginia (place:16608, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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