Charlottesville, VA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 42,692
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Low

Geography

Charlottesville is at the headwaters of the Rivanna River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Cultural Attractions

Each spring the city hosts the Virginia Festival of the Book, attracting thousands of readers from around the country.

Recreation

The University of Virginia Cavaliers provide exciting sporting events, with their participation in the competitive ACC conference.

Economy

The University of Virginia is the leading employer in the city.

Fun Fact

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is open for tours, two miles southeast of the city.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
42,692
Population under 55:
77.7%
Population over 55:
22.3%

City Detail

Crime rate:
High
Closest large city:
Washington

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
87°F July High, 22°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$33,463
Median home price:
$227,000
Average property tax:
$3,154

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
5.9%
Low
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
10
Middle schools:
8
High schools:
5

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
1
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
6

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
3/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
5/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
10/1

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
96

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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