Charlottesville, Virginia

Small Virginia city with local appeal

Northeast Charlottesville, VA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.1

C-

out of 100

Overview

Charlottesville is a Virginia city with a population of approximately 44,983, part of the Charlottesville, VA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $522,903. Median household income is $67,177.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 44,983 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $522,903 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $67,177 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17 minutes
  • Part of the Charlottesville, VA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

44,983

Source: Census ACS

$522,903

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$67,177

Source: Census ACS

17 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

58

Source: Walk Score

122 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Charlottesville city (county-level results)

83%
15%
Democrat 19,435
Republican 3,428
Leans D+68.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 39.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 35.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 81.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 58/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.1

Location

Charlottesville, VA (38.0548, -78.4909)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.