Charlottesville city County , Virginia

Population: 45,863 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $69,829 Home $448,400 Rent $1,453/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 45,863 residents, Charlottesville city County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike.

$69,829
Median Income
household
$448,400
Home Value
median
$1,453/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $69,829
Per Capita Income $48,395
Poverty Rate 22.6%
Median Home Value $448,400
Median Gross Rent $1,453/mo
Owner Occupied 43.7%
Renter Occupied 56.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 45,863
Median Age 32.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 60.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

33.0%
Obesity
10.4%
Diabetes
11.1%
Smoking
30.2%
High Blood Pressure
23.1%
No Physical Activity
23.9%
Depression
35.5%
Insufficient Sleep
77.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 24.3  ·  24th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
24.30
🌀 Hurricane
69.46
🔥 Wildfire
0.32
❄️ Winter Storm
32.27
🌍 Earthquake
70.87

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