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Elliston, VA
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Virginia.
Population
952
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
872
ZIP codes
0
Elliston and its ZIP codes
Elliston at a glance
- Elliston is about 4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,045 a year, 50% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,300 (33% below Virginia) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Elliston, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elliston, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,045
Poverty rate
40.7%
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (403), German Americans (49), Italian Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Elliston.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,085
43,874 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$649M
FY 2026, $6,512 per person
How people get to work
Elliston, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.7%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elliston, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
655
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
148
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elliston, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Elliston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LafayetteCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| ShawsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.4 |
| GlenvarCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| SalemCity | 10 mi | 14.5 |
| MerrimacCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| BlacksburgTown | 11 mi | 19.8 |
| ChristiansburgTown | 12 mi | 14.7 |
| Cave SpringCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.9 |
| Prices ForkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| RoanokeCity | 15 mi | 42.5 |
| RinerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| BelviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Plum CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Boones MillTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| HollinsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.6 |
| FairlawnCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elliston, VA in?
- Elliston is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Elliston, VA?
- About 952 people live in Elliston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elliston?
- Nearby places include Lafayette (2 mi), Shawsville (3.3 mi), Glenvar (7.1 mi), Salem (10 mi), Merrimac (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023