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Christiansburg, VA vs Franklin, KY

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- The median age of a home in Christiansburg is 34.4% younger than the median age of a home in Franklin.
 Christiansburg, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 Median Home Age32  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$203,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock51.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.9$11.0
 Homes Owned55.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Christiansburg, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,190$1,840
 Studio Apartment$760  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$690$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,640  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Christiansburg, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Christiansburg, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock12.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99914.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99941.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Christiansburg, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196921.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews
T · Christiansburg, VA
A good place to live.
Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

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Jim · Christiansburg, VA
Education
Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

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Joe · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg. Nice Place To Live
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

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Ted · Franklin, KY
Worst Town I've Ever Lived In!
Over 5 years ago

I've been here, for at least 7 years; it's the worst town I've ever lived in. Most people here are boring, there's little-to-nothing to do, and here I am, stuck to  More

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Peter · Murrieta, CA
Great Town - Low Cost of Living
Over 6 years ago

Moved here in April 2018 from Southern CA...best move we ever made! Great place to retire...LOW cost of living, low taxes, cheap gas, great schools & restaurants,  More

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Deb · Warren, OH
Visit
Over 10 years ago

I recently visited Franklin for 3 days 7-24-2015 It was hot 90-95 degrees but not humid, definitely not unbearable. And I live in Ohio! Memphis is unbearable. I talked  More

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