1 census tracts · pop 4,231 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.1/10
· range 3.1–3.1
La Plateau is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Christiansburg with 1 census tract and a population of 4,231 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.1/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 37% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 14% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,549/month sits 31% higher than the Christiansburg citywide average ($1,181).
Risk score
3.1
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
La Plateau vs ChristiansburgHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority32%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport48%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in La Plateau
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
8.6%Housing insecurity
5.7%Utility shutoff threat
9.7%Food insecurity
7.8%SNAP enrollment
7.2%No health insurance
25.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About La Plateau
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for La Plateau?
La Plateau scores 3.1/10 (Lower tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does La Plateau compare to Christiansburg overall?
La Plateau scores 0.2 points lower than Christiansburg overall (3.3/10). Renters spend 37% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Average rent: $1,549 vs $1,181.
Q3
What is the average rent in La Plateau?
Average gross rent in La Plateau is $1,549/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 37% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of La Plateau residents are renters?
44% of La Plateau households are renter-occupied (vs 40% in Christiansburg). The neighborhood has 4,231 residents.
Q5
Is La Plateau a high social-vulnerability area?
La Plateau sits in the 35th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is La Plateau for landlords?
La Plateau carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.1/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Christiansburg as a whole (3.3/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of La Plateau?
La Plateau has 4,740 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (72.8%), Hispanic / Latino (19.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (3.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
