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.
$356,000
Median home
0.76
Tax per $100
94%
Grad rate
Very walkable
Walkability
Housing market
The median sale price in Montgomery County is $356,000, with most homes between $235,750 and $525,000 (about $154/sqft). A typical home runs 3 bed / 1,745 sqft (built ~1988).
Local starting points
Home-buying activity
In 2024, lenders financed 787 home purchases in Montgomery County, at a median mortgage of $285,000. 74% of new mortgages were purchases rather than refinances.
About 20% of mortgage applications were denied. Source: federal HMDA mortgage data (2024).
Jobs & hiring
A sample of what's open right now at New River Valley-area employers (on-site & remote):
- Massage Therapist- Hospice · Carilion Clinic, Radford, Virginia
- LPN OUTPATIENT - Urology · Carilion Clinic, Christiansburg, Virginia
- Class A CDL Company Driver - 1-5mo EXP Required - Dedicated - Dry Van - $70k per year - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated · U.S. Xpress - Dedicated, Dublin, Pulaski County
- Truck Driver Company - 1-5mo EXP Required - Dedicated - Dry Van - $70k per year - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated · U.S. Xpress - Dedicated, Dublin, Pulaski County
- Class A CDL Company Driver - 1-5mo EXP Required - Dedicated - Dry Van - $70k per year - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated · U.S. Xpress - Dedicated, Pulaski, Pulaski County
See all open roles & the RBTC job board →
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 →
Compare school signals across New River Valley →
Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 136 restaurants & cafes and 23 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 55 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
Weekdays split between Virginia Tech, local schools, healthcare, and US-460/I-81 errands.
Football weekends, farmers markets, trail time, and downtown dining can change traffic patterns fast.
Check whether an address is in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, or unincorporated Montgomery County; taxes and utilities can differ.
August move-in and fall football weekends are the busiest visitor rhythms.
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
- Kroger, 903 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- 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
- Chicken Salad Chick, 2575 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073
1.0/5 on website - Chinese Kitchen, 1409 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4.0/5 on website - Gillie's, 153 College Avenue, Blacksburg, VA 24060
5.0/5 on website - Roma Pizza, 1407 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4.9/5 from 418 reviews on website - 622 North, 622 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Arby's, 2650 Market Street Northeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Cafes & coffee
- Gardner’s Frozen Treats, 419 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea, 700 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Space Rabbit Coffee, 2015 Roanoke Street
- Starbucks, 880 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Coffee Lab, 1282 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Coffeeholics Cafe & Bakery, 211 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Bakeries
- Blacksburg Bagels, 871 Kabrich Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Carol Lee Donuts, 1414 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Crumbl Cookies, 884 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4.8/5 from 536 reviews on website - Insomnia Cookies, 620 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Baking is for Lovers, 4 West Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Our Daily Bread, 1329 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA
Bars & breweries
- Rivermill Bar and Grill, 212 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Eastern Divide, 3175 Commerce Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Hokie House Restaurant, 322 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Iron Tree Brewing Company, 5 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Square 5 Public House, 112 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- The Milk Parlor, 211 Draper Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Shops & retail
- Best Buy, 105 Shoppers Way, Christiansburg, VA 24073
4.0/5 from 1,792 reviews on website - Virginia Tech University Bookstore, 115 Kent Street, Blacksburg, VA 24061
- Apricot Lane Boutique, 876 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- 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
- Cook Family Dentistry, 301 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Heathwood Dental of Blacksburg, 907 Hethwood Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Main Street Vetinary Clinic, 1514 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Real Life Dental, 250 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
5.0/5 from 14 reviews on website - All For Paws Animal Clinic, 175 Shoppers Way, Christiansburg 24073
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy, 600 University City Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Blacksburg Pharmacy, 1445 North Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Counts Family Pharmacy, 301 South Main Street, 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
- Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness LLC, 115 S HILL Drive, Blacksburg
Personal care
- Innovations Hair Salon & Day Spa, 909 Hethwood Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- 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 - 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
- Hampton Inn, 380 Arbor Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Banks
- First Bank & Trust Company, 2695 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Freedom First, 2701 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- National Bank, 900 Hethwood Boulevard, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- 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
- Servpro of Montgomery & Pulaski Counties, 110 Fisher Street, Christiansburg
4.7/5 from 50 reviews on website - 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
Auto services
- Modern Automotive, 406 Cambria Street NW, Christiansburg
4.9/5 from 100 reviews on website - 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
Churches & faith communities
- Harvest Baptish Church, 201 Lucas Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Wesley Foundation at Virginia Tech, 209 Roanoke Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Blacksburg First Church of God, 110 Roanoke Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church, 1406 Giles Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 701 Church Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
- Blacksburg United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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
- 7-Eleven, 100 Draper 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
- Deli Mart, 809 Glade Road, Blacksburg, VA
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
Schools & enrollment
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
Hospitals & health systems
- Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
- HCA LewisGale Montgomery
Government & public sector
- Montgomery County Public Schools
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
$1,206 /mo
Median gross rent
$70,769
Median household income
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Montgomery County?
The median sale price in Montgomery County is $356,000, with most homes between $235,750 and $525,000.
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.
Compare nearby areas
Radford
Typical homes price around $211,000 versus $356,000 here.
Pulaski County
Typical homes price around $200,000 versus $356,000 here.
Giles County
Typical homes price around $177,000 versus $356,000 here.
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Sources and freshness
How to read the data for Living in Montgomery County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-06-23 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 3,199 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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