Charlottesville city, Virginia
Charlottesville city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Charlottesville city is a geographic entity located in Charlottesville city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 45,437. The land area covers 10.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,437 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.1 yrs | ±0.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19,815 | ±385 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 21,610 | ±86 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,815 | ±385 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,795 | ±369 |
| Median Home Value | $486,700 | ±$16,002 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,540 | ±$63 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,824 | ±$5,371 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,540 | ±$2,644 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8,345 | ±766 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 23,963 | ±692 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.4% | ±1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Charlottesville | PK-05 | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Regular School Charlottesville | 09-12 | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Regular School Charlottesville | PK-05 | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Alternative School Charlottesville | N | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Regular School Charlottesville | 07-08 | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Regular School Charlottesville | PK-04 | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Career and Technical School Charlottesville | N | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Regular School Charlottesville | 09-12 | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Special Education School Charlottesville | PK-12 | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Regular School Charlottesville | 06-12 | Charlottesville, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 500 MARTHA JEFFERSON DRIVE, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22911 |
(434) 654-7000
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University of Virginia-Main Campus
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College | 1.0 mi away | 1827 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, 22903-2628 |
4349240311
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CENTRAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 201 EAST MARKET ST., CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22902 |
(434) 979-7151
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1215 LEE STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22908 |
(434) 924-0000
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Piedmont Virginia Community College
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College | 2.1 mi away | 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA, 22902-7589 |
4349773900
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GORDON AVENUE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 1500 GORDON AVENUE, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22903 |
(434) 296-5544
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JEFFERSON-MADISON BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 705 W. RIO RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22901 |
(434) 979-7893
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NORTHSIDE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 705 W. RIO RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22901 |
(434) 973-7893
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CROZET LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 2020 LIBRARY AVE, CROZET, VA, 22932 |
(434) 823-4050
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FLUVANNA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 214 COMMONS BLVD., PALMYRA, VA, 22963 |
(434) 589-1400
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHARLOTTESVILLE 2W, VA US, located 2.0 miles from Charlottesville city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.7° | 27.7° | 36.2° | 3.42" | 3.9" |
| February | 48.7° | 29.5° | 39.1° | 2.97" | 5.9" |
| March | 56.5° | 36.3° | 46.4° | 3.96" | 3.8" |
| April | 68.3° | 45.9° | 57.1° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.4° | 55.4° | 65.4° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.1° | 63.8° | 73.5° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.4° | 67.9° | 77.6° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.6° | 66.3° | 75.9° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.2° | 59.6° | 69.4° | 5.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.5° | 48.9° | 58.7° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.7° | 39.3° | 48.5° | 3.65" | 0.2" |
| December | 48.1° | 31.9° | 40.0° | 3.75" | 3.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Virginia CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Pantops CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Rio CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Ivy CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Hollymead CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5154090780. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.