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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Charlottesville city
- What is the median household income in Charlottesville city?
- The median household income in Charlottesville city is $91,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Charlottesville city?
- The poverty rate in Charlottesville city is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Charlottesville city?
- $156,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Charlottesville city?
- The median gross rent in Charlottesville city is $1,453 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Charlottesville city residents have a college degree?
- 13.2% of adults in Charlottesville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
246
Median Income
$91,250
Median Home Value
$156,300
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.0%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$45,625 (+100%)
Home Value:
+$46,400 (+42.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-8.7 pp (-39.7%)
Unemployment:
-19.0 pp (-95%)
Demographics
Total Population
246
Median Age
50.0
Female
41.9%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 90.2%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$91,250
±$51,580
+$276 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$116,322
Median Family Income
$147,841
Poverty Rate
0.0%
-6.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
4.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
6.7%
Household Income Distribution
$15–25k
10.6%
$25–35k
12.5%
$35–50k
8.7%
$50–75k
4.8%
$75–100k
17.3%
$100–150k
18.3%
$150–200k
16.3%
$200k+
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
175
Owner-Occupied
87.5%
Renter-Occupied
12.5%
Vacancy Rate
40.6%
Median Home Value
$156,300
-$204,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,453
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
5.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
26.4%
$50–100k
11.0%
$100–200k
11.0%
$200–300k
39.6%
$300–500k
5.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.5%
1 vehicle
26.0%
2 vehicles
22.1%
3+
40.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
90.9%
Mobile home
9.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
57.1%
1970–1999
6.9%
2000–2009
14.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.2%
-28.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.0%
Some College / Associate
11.1%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
-3.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
15.4%
Self-Employed
1.9%
Government Workers
23.1%
Private For-Profit
75.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.9%
Finance
21.2%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Agriculture
10.6%
Prof. Services
4.8%
Retail
2.9%
Public Admin
2.9%
Construction
1.9%
Transportation
1.9%
Occupation
Management
55.8%
Food Prep
16.3%
Construction
11.5%
Sales
8.7%
Production
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.5 min
Drove Alone
74.0%
Carpool
10.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
15.4%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
104
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
70.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.7%
5–9
9.8%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
1.2%
20–24
1.6%
25–34
6.5%
35–44
10.6%
45–54
18.7%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
15.0%
75–84
17.1%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 21.1%
Working age (18–64): 78.9%
65 and over: 21.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
21.1%
With a Disability
16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
100.0%
Uninsured
0.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
69.2%
Has a Computer
97.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Charlottesville city
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Charlottesville city in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County | 665 | 1,063 |
| Other flows - South | 382 | 530 |
| Other flows - Northeast | 239 | 322 |
| Other flows - West | 208 | 291 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 143 | 189 |
| Fairfax County | 69 | 81 |
| District of Columbia | 67 | 92 |
| Richmond city | 48 | 61 |
| Fluvanna County | 48 | 79 |
| Arlington County | 40 | 54 |