Charlottesville, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
45,863 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,829 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$448,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$670 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,258 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlottesville City
5
Charlottesville Metro Area
2
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlottesville City
5
Charlottesville Metro Area
3
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 35
Feb 3 4 37
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 3 4 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 22% leaning right.

Liberal (73%) (22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 13%
Hillary Clinton 80%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, VA State Senate District 11, VA State House District 54, VA
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Schools

Jackson P Burley Middle
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Murray High
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Village School
<1 miles, SE
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Colleges

University of Virginia-Main Campus
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Blue Ridge Community College
30 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Mary Baldwin University
33 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Augusta Health
28 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
27 miles, NW • 1 star
Richmond International Airport
74 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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