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Charlottesville, VA

Founded 1762Elev. 181 m
Population
45,863
Median home
$448,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
33
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Charlottesville

Charlottesville is home to roughly 45,863 residents. Charlottesville was founded in 1762. The median age is 32.9 and the median household income is $69,829. Homes carry a median value of $448,400, and about 44% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.4%). Around 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
45,863
Median age
32.9
Median household income
$69,829
Per-capita income
$48,395
Poverty rate
22.6%
High-school grad or higher
92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg. commute
16.9 min
Work from home
19.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.8%
Black16.8%
Asian7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts62.3%
Service15%
Sales & office14.6%
Production, transportation & material moving5.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$448,400
Median gross rent
$1,453/mo
Owner-occupied
43.7%
Median year built
1967
Households
19,699
Avg. household size
2.17

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Charlottesville has 33 public schools — 16 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading53%
Math58%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ALBEMARLE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
COMMUNITY LAB SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12charter
MONTICELLO HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BUFORD MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
Jackson P. Burley MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Journey MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
LAKESIDE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Leslie H. Walton MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Walker Upper ElementaryMiddleGrades 5–6
Agnor-Hurt ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
BAKER-BUTLER ELEMElementaryGrades -1–5
Burnley-Moran ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
Clark ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% below national
Charlottesville325
Virginia243
United States386
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime83% above national
Charlottesville3,566
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↑ 52% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Charlottesville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Charlottesville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Charlottesville County
Strong windRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Charlottesville is in Charlottesville County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Charlottesville was founded in 1762. Elevation ~181 m.

Population trend
47K43K45,86320102024
Map of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
Where Charlottesville is
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Historic places

66 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Rotunda, University of VirginiaJackson, Thomas Jonathan, ScupltureLee, Robert Edward, ScupltureClark, George Rogers, SculptureLewis, Meriwether and William Clark, SculptureAnderson Brothers BuildingArmstrong Knitting FactoryBarringer Mansion
Notable people from Charlottesville
Rob LoweCamila MendesRichard BurrSarah DrewAlexander VandegriftBilly CampbellS. S. Van DineKate HigginsGeorge Rogers ClarkPanda Bear
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Nearby cities
Waynesboro (23 mi)Staunton (32 mi)Harrisonburg (35 mi)Culpeper (40 mi)Fredericksburg (57 mi)Lynchburg (59 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Charlottesville, VA (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Charlottesville, Virginia.

George Henry Rodriguez, 53ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Albemarle County County · 22901
Mark David Thompson, 58ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Charlottesville City County · 22903
AKA Mark D Thompson
Daniel Lee Hill, 50ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Charlottesville City County · 22902
AKA Boo Hill
Christopher Neill Moore, 26ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Albemarle County County · 22911
Thomas Lee Hill, 72ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Charlottesville City County · 22902
AKA Thomas L Hill, T Hill
William Earl Walker, 55ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Charlottesville City County · 22902
AKA Lb Walker, W Walker
William Henry Martin Iii, 48ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Charlottesville City County · 22901
William Thomas, 50ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Albemarle County County · 22911
Quinten Cartell Grooms, 35ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Albemarle County County · 22901
AKA Quentin C Grooms, Quinlen Cartell Grooms
Robert Allen, 67ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Charlottesville City County · 22902
AKA Bobby Allen, Eagle Allen
John Scott Adams, 41ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Albemarle County County · 22901
James Anthony Brown, 43ABSCONDER
Charlottesville · Charlottesville City County · 22903
AKA Jb Brown, James Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Charlottesville — frequently asked

What is the population of Charlottesville, Virginia?
Charlottesville has a population of about 45,863, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Charlottesville?
The median home value in Charlottesville is $448,400, and the median gross rent is $1,453/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Charlottesville safe? What is the crime rate?
Charlottesville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 325 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Charlottesville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Charlottesville County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, earthquake, heat wave.
How many schools are in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville has 33 public schools (16 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Charlottesville?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Charlottesville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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