Charlottesville, VA

Community Overview

Named one of America's Best Places to Live by Livability.com

The home of third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello, and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville consistently ranks at or near the top of rankings for the most desirable places to live in the United States. The city has a population of approximately 40,000 residents and is located in central Virginia, 70 miles northwest of Richmond and 110 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. Proximity to the nation’s capital has made it a desirable location for defense industry subcontractors. Historic architecture and strong support for the literary, visual and performing arts all lend to the city’s visual and intellectual appeal.

Population
County Population: 93,601 Albemarle County
City Population: 41,274 Charlottesville

Detailed Demographics Infomation

Climate
July High Temperature: 86 degrees F
January Low Temperature: 24 degrees F

Charlottesville enjoys four distinct seasons with a climate that is influenced significantly by its central location between the Blue Ridge mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The balancing effect of these two major geographic features helps provide the area with one of the most appealing climates in the country

Schools
Charlottesville and Albemarle County emphasize education. The local school systems and secondary educational institutions, like the University of Virginia and Piedmont Virginia Community College, provide top-notch programs of learning. Students benefit from the education, while local employers benefit from having a well-educated workforce.

Education Statistics

Health Care
The availability of outstanding health-care services anchored by Martha Jefferson Hospital not only represents a rapidly growing component of the regional economy, but is also an amenity that enhances the environment for both businesses and residents.

Neighborhoods
Charlottesville offers a wide variety of housing styles and options to choose from. Visit the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS' Web site www.caar.com to search available properties.

Average Home Prices and Rent Payments

Business Climate
Charlottesville is the commercial and marketing center of a 17-county region serving a trade population of about 225,000. In the Charlottesville/Albemarle County area, the main industries are hospitality, manufacturing, education, retail, travel, construction, services and agriculture.

Workforce and Labor Statistcs

Culture
With the laid-back feel of small-town life, a wide range of career opportunities and lots of leisure activities from which to choose, Charlottesville consistently ranks at the top or near the top of lists of the most desirable places to live and work in the United States.

Local Attractions

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