Living in Montgomery County, Virginia

Virginia Tech sits here, which keeps the job market and the public schools strong. Blacksburg and Christiansburg have most of the restaurants and the college-town feel.

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Housing market

The median sale price in Montgomery County is $357,250, with most homes between $235,000 and $526,811 (about $154/sqft). A typical home runs 3 bed / 1,745 sqft (built ~1988).

Local starting points

Home-buying activity

In 2025, lenders financed 945 home purchases in Montgomery County, at a median mortgage of $305,000. 69% of new mortgages were purchases rather than refinances.

About 28% of mortgage applications were denied. Source: federal HMDA mortgage data (2025).

Jobs & hiring

A sample of what's open right now at New River Valley-area employers (on-site & remote):

• GIFT SHOP REPRESENTATIVE · Carilion Clinic, Christiansburg, Virginia
• Scribe - Carilion Orthopedic Surgery · Carilion Clinic, Blacksburg, Virginia
• Software Engineer II - Fleet Enablement & Insights · Torc Robotics, Ann Arbor, MI, Blacksburg, VA, Fort Worth, TX
• Healthcare Administrative Associate - Giles Medical Office Building · Carilion Clinic, Pearisburg, Virginia
• Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Care · Carilion Clinic, Radford, Virginia

See all open roles & the RBTC job board →

Commute & how people work

About 14% of Montgomery County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 18 min.

How long the commute is, share of commuters

How people get to work, share of workers

Check drive times from a specific address →

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 77% passing Math and 76% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

Montgomery County enrollment →

Before you choose an address

• Which school is assigned to this exact address today?
• Are there specialty, magnet, or transfer programs with separate deadlines?
• What is the real commute or bus time during morning drop-off?
• Blacksburg and Christiansburg listings can sit in different attendance zones even when commute times look similar.

Check a specific address for nearby schools, commute, and services →

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 136 restaurants & cafes and 25 grocery stores. The town center is very walkable (193 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Delivery & shopping apps

For everyday convenience, these are the clearest delivery-service signals we found for Montgomery County.

• DoorDash: Available, Confirmed in Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
• Amazon Prime Same-Day: Check exact address, Amazon requires an exact delivery address, ZIP, item, and membership state.
• Amazon Prime One-Day: Check exact address, Amazon requires an exact delivery address, ZIP, item, and membership state.
• Amazon Prime Two-Day: Check exact address, Amazon requires an exact delivery address, ZIP, item, and membership state.

Exact delivery windows can vary by address, item, membership, restaurant hours, and driver availability. These checks use public service pages and do not log into private accounts.

Parks & the outdoors

Montgomery County has roughly 54 parks, 6 dog parks, nearby, with easy access to Pandapas Pond, Huckleberry Trail, Heritage Community Park & Natural Area, Nellie's Cave Park. Park counts from OpenStreetMap; destinations are well-known local landmarks.

Public parks & trails include Brookfield Village, Cedar Hill Park, Community Center Aquatic Center and Muni Park, Deerfield, Ellett Nature Trail, Gateway Trail Park, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Graves Pard. From county/city GIS.

Local rhythm

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Montgomery County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

• Food Lion, 1413 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Delivery
• Kroger, 903 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• ALDI, 2265 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Blacksburg Farmers' Market, 102 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Earth Fare, 2625 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Walmart Supercenter, 2400 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073

Restaurants

• 622 North, 622 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Vegetarian friendlyCuisine: American
• Arby's, 2650 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073
  Wheelchair accessibleTakeoutCuisine: Sandwiches
• Be Happy, 1607 North Franklin Street
  Vegetarian friendlyVegan friendlyOutdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleTakeoutDelivery
• Black Salt, 610 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Vegetarian friendlyWheelchair accessibleCuisine: Burgers
• Blacksburg No. 1 Restaurant, 125 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Vegetarian friendlyCuisine: ChickenCuisine: ChineseCuisine: Seafood
• Bojangles', 2211 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  TakeoutCuisine: Chicken

Cafes & coffee

• Gardner’s Frozen Treats, 419 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
  Outdoor seatingTakeout
• Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea, 700 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Vegetarian friendlyOutdoor seatingCuisine: Coffee
• Space Rabbit Coffee, 2015 Roanoke Street
  Wheelchair accessibleTakeoutCuisine: Coffee
• Starbucks, 880 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  TakeoutCuisine: Coffee
• Coffee Lab, 1282 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Cuisine: Coffee
• Coffeeholics Cafe & Bakery, 211 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Bakeries

• Blacksburg Bagels, 871 Kabrich Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Vegan friendly
• Carol Lee Donuts, 1414 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Cuisine: Dessert
• Insomnia Cookies, 620 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Takeout
• Crumbl Cookies, 884 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Baking is for Lovers, 4 West Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
  Wheelchair accessible
• Our Daily Bread, 1329 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA

Bars & breweries

• Rivermill Bar and Grill, 212 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessibleCuisine: Burgers
• Eastern Divide, 3175 Commerce Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• Hokie House Restaurant, 322 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Cuisine: Burgers
• Iron Tree Brewing Company, 5 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
  Wheelchair accessible
• Square 5 Public House, 112 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Outdoor seating
• The Milk Parlor, 211 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible

Shops & retail

• Virginia Tech University Bookstore, 115 Kent Street, Blacksburg, VA 24061
  Wheelchair accessible
• Apricot Lane Boutique, 876 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Best Buy, 105 Shoppers Way, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Big Lots, 130 Conston Avenue, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Blacksburg Books, 401 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Bonomo's Clothiers, 860 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Health & medical

• Companion Animal Clinic, 201 South Hill Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• Cook Family Dentistry, 301 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• Heathwood Dental of Blacksburg, 907 Hethwood Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• Main Street Vetinary Clinic, 1514 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• All For Paws Animal Clinic, 175 Shoppers Way, Christiansburg 24073
• Aspen Dental, 2710 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy, 600 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• Blacksburg Pharmacy, 1445 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Counts Family Pharmacy, 301 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Kroger Pharmacy, 903 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Walgreens

Gyms & fitness

• Blacksburg Aquatic Center, 625 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Burn Boot Camp, 452 Peppers Ferry Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Orangetheory Fitness, 2767 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Pulse Pilates Studio, 200 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• YMCA at Virginia Tech, 1000 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Zeffer Fitness, 1715 Pratt Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Personal care

• Innovations Hair Salon & Day Spa, 909 Hethwood Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• Allure Aesthetics Medspa and Wellness, 200 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Best Eyebrows Threading, 860 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Elite Style Salon, 920 Plantation Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Inside Out Salon, 436 Peppers Ferry Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men, 880 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Hotels & lodging

• Affordable Corporate Suites, 1045 Peppers Ferry Road NW, Christiansburg
  5.0/5 on website
  FacebookYelpGoogle Maps
• Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, 2659 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg
  YelpGoogle Maps
• Blacksburg Bed & Breakfest, 401 Clay Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Comfort Inn Blacksburg, 3705;3707 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Courtyard Blacksburg, 105 Southpark Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Days Inn, 2635 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073

Banks

• First Bank & Trust Company, 2695 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• Freedom First, 2701 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• National Bank, 900 Hethwood Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessible
• Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, 616 W Main Street A, Radford
• Atlantic Union Bank - Downtown Christiansburg, 50 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg
• Atlantic Union Bank - Riner, 4055 Riner Road, Riner

Hardware & home

• Bonnie Charlotte’s Botanicals, 114 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Harbor Freight Tools, 2501 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Lowe's, 350 Peppers Ferry Road Northeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Northwest Ace Hardware, 801 Kabrich Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• The Home Depot, 200 Conston Avenue, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Aire Serv of Christiansburg, Christiansburg

Auto services

• AA Automatic Transmissions, 591 Depot Street Northeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Advance Auto Parts, 800 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Auto Experts, 606 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Auto Plus, 1600 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA
• Auto Repair Specialists, Inc, 1120 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Caliber Collision, 1200 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Churches & faith communities

• Harvest Baptish Church, 201 Lucas Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessibleBaptist
• Wesley Foundation at Virginia Tech, 209 Roanoke Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Wheelchair accessibleMethodist
• Blacksburg Church of Christ, 315 Eakin Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Church of Christ
• Blacksburg First Church of God, 110 Roanoke Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Pentecostal
• Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church, 1406 Giles Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Methodist
• Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 701 Church Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  Presbyterian

Other services

• McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• North Main Street Laundromat, 1003 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• The UPS Store, 125 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Children's Trust- New River Va, 4519 Brambleton Ave. Suite 110, Roanoke
• CrossPointe Conference Center, 936 Life Drive #45, Christiansburg
• Cru at Virginia Tech, 211 College Ave, Blacksburg

Gas stations

• Mobil, 920 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Shell, 600 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Kroger, 830 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Speedway, 825 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Kroger Fuel Center, 1356 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• BP, 1710 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Convenience stores

• Sheetz, 2390 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
  Wheelchair accessible
• 7-Eleven, 100 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Duck in Deli, 809 Glade Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Hethwood Market, 820 Heather Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Mobil Duck in Deli, 920 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Stop-In Food Store, 600 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Browse the full Montgomery County directory, search businesses, parks & employers →

Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Newcomer resources

Government & towns

• Town of Blacksburg
• Town of Christiansburg

Schools & enrollment

• Montgomery County Public Schools, Enroll

Major employers

• Virginia Tech, The region's largest employer and economic engine.

Utilities & internet

• Town of Christiansburg, Utility Services
• Glo Fiber, Blacksburg, Note: most of the NRV has no piped natural gas, homes use electric or propane.

Getting around

• Blacksburg Transit, Free/low-cost bus network, a genuine NRV differentiator.

Pets & animal services

• Montgomery County Animal Care & Adoption, County no-kill shelter (480 Cinnabar Rd).

Community & events

Year-round, locals turn out for Steppin' Out street festival (Blacksburg, August), Blacksburg Farmers Market (Wednesdays & Saturdays), Virginia Tech football Saturdays, Christiansburg Wilderness Trail Festival.

Sports & recreation

From college athletics to local clubs, here is what to catch in and around Montgomery County.

College athletics

• Virginia Tech Hokies, NCAA Division I (ACC) · Lane Stadium / Cassell Coliseum · Year-round

Parks & recreation

• Blacksburg Parks & Recreation, Year-round

Curated local teams and venues.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Montgomery County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Universities

• Virginia Tech, ~14,000 employees, the region's largest

Colleges & training

• New River Community College Christiansburg Site
• Virginia Tech College of Engineering

Hospitals & health systems

• Carilion Clinic Blacksburg
• Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
• HCA LewisGale Montgomery
• LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
• Med Express Urgent Care
• New River Dermatology
• Schiffert Health Center
• Virginia Tech Autism Clinic

Research centers

• Drone Park Lab
• Heth Farm
• Torc Robotics
• Turfgrass Research Center
• Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance
• Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel
• Virginia Tech Turbomachinery and Propulsion Laboratory
• Virginia Tech Turfgrass Research Center

Manufacturing & factories

• Moog

Government & public sector

• Blacksburg Motor Company Building
• Blacksburg Municipal Building
• Blacksburg Town Hall Annex
• Eastern Divide Ranger District Office
• Montgomery County Office of Elections
• Montgomery County Public Schools
• National Weather Service - Blacksburg, VA
• Old Blacksburg Town Hall

Major employers & offices

• Adecco Usa
• Aeroprobe
• Alcova Mortgage
• Allstate
• American Express Financial
• American Financial Corp Of Va
• BB&T Insurance
• Blacksburg Taxi

Business & industrial parks

• Cedar Run Pump Station
• Old Dominion Flagstone

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Healthcare

Carilion NRV Medical Center (Christiansburg) and LewisGale Montgomery cover routine and emergency care; the nearest Level I trauma center is Carilion Roanoke Memorial, about 45 minutes east.

Check drive times to care from a specific address →

Internet & remote work

Comcast/Xfinity and Verizon throughout Blacksburg & Christiansburg, with Glo Fiber expanding, so remote work has strong options in the towns.

Verify broadband at the address level →

Climate

Four distinct seasons with warm summers and cool, occasionally snowy winters; roughly 40 inches of rain a year (NOAA, Blacksburg).

Safety

A university area: low violent crime overall, with the property crime typical of a college town near campus. Safety varies block to block, so check current local crime data before you decide.

By the numbers

Cost of living

Who lives here

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

How much do homes cost in Montgomery County?

The median sale price in Montgomery County is $357,250, with most homes between $235,000 and $526,811.

What are property taxes like in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.76 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.76% a year).

How are the schools in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County Public Schools reports a 94% on-time graduation rate, with 77% passing Math and 76% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

Who are the major employers near Montgomery County?

Major employers include Virginia Tech (~14,000 employees, the region's largest), Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Montgomery County Public Schools, HCA LewisGale Montgomery.

Where is the nearest hospital to Montgomery County?

Carilion NRV Medical Center (Christiansburg) and LewisGale Montgomery cover routine and emergency care; the nearest Level I trauma center is Carilion Roanoke Memorial, about 45 minutes east.

How long is the commute in Montgomery County?

The average commute for Montgomery County workers is about 18 minutes, and 65% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Montgomery County?

About 14% of Montgomery County workers already work from home. Comcast/Xfinity and Verizon throughout Blacksburg & Christiansburg, with Glo Fiber expanding, so remote work has strong options in the towns.

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Montgomery County.

• Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
• Home-price medians use 3,320 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
• Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
• School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
• Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
• Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
• Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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