Skip to main content

VA area data

Charlottesville, VA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Charlottesville.

Population: 42,966 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Charlottesville, VA is $528,802 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $520,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,793/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$528,802

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$528,802
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+71.2%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$528,802
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$520,000
Median list price
$549,950
Median price per sqft
$269
1-year sale-price change
+14.9%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
136
For-sale inventory
147
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
177
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
44

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,793/mo
1-year rent change
-1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,279/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,442/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,642/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,458/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center, Piedmont Regional Education Program, Albemarle County Public Schools
Schools include
Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center, Piedmont Reg Ed/Ivy Creek, Agnor Elementary, Albemarle High, Journey Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Greenwood Chemical Co. (13.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.8°F
Average high
66.5°F
Average low
45.5°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
Annual snowfall
13.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
294
Days with Moderate air quality
69
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
303
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,645
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,511

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Green Springs (16 mi)
National parks include
Green Springs, Shenandoah National Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
39
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+92 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,834
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
38.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,712
Average weekly wage
$1,285
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
729

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CharlottesvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$528,802$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$520,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,793/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,834$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Charlottesville, VA?
$528,802.
What is the median sale price in Charlottesville, VA?
$520,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Charlottesville, VA?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Charlottesville, VA?
Typical rent: $1,793/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Charlottesville, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Charlottesville, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Charlottesville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Charlottesville, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Charlottesville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Charlottesville, VA?
11 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Charlottesville, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Charlottesville, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Charlottesville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Charlottesville

Listing a home in Charlottesville, VA?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer and renter questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Oct 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents