Charlottesville, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

47,096

Unemployment

4.2%

Poverty

24.1%

Median Home

$299,600

Median Income

$59,471

Median Rent

$1,142

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Charlottesville SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

8.5

Commute

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Charlottesville, VA Crime Report

1,281
Total Crimes

2,643.8
Total Crimes / 100k People

6.75%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Charlottesville / 100k People	Virginia / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,281	2,643.8	1,850.7	2,476.7

Violent Crime	157	324.0	208.0	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	5.0	5.0
Robbery	22	45.4	41.3	81.6
Aggravated Assault	103	212.6	128.7	250.2
Property Crime	1,124	2,319.8	1,642.7	2,109.9
Burglary	122	251.8	162.8	340.5
Larceny	924	1,907.0	1,359.5	1,549.5
Car Theft	78	161.0	120.3	219.9

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Charlottesville, VA Cost Of Living

112
Charlottesville's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Charlottesville	Virginia	National Average
Overall	112	107	100

Services	109	99	100
Groceries	97	96	100
Health	100	97	100
Housing	139	130	100
Transportation	76	90	100
Utilities	101	100	100

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Charlottesville, VA Photos

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Rankings for Charlottesville in Virginia

Ranks #17 in Best Places To Live In Virginia

Ranks #23 in Most Dangerous Cities In Virginia

Ranks #25 in Richest Cities In Virginia

Map Of Charlottesville, VA

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Population over time in Charlottesville

Year	Population	% Change
2019	47,096	0.1%
2018	47,042	1.2%
2017	46,487	2.1%
2016	45,538	1.0%
2015	45,084	1.3%
2014	44,505	1.9%
2013	43,663	1.0%
2012	43,223	1.1%
2011	42,758	1.2%
2010	42,267	-

Race / Ethnicity in Charlottesville

White

65.7% (30,961)

African American

18.7% (8,793)

American Indian

0.2% (102)

Asian

7.1% (3,327)

Hawaiian

0.1% (31)

Other

0.1% (58)

Two Or More

2.6% (1,235)

Hispanic

5.5% (2,589)

Race	Charlottesville	VA	USA
White	65.7%	61.8%	60.7%
African American	18.7%	18.8%	12.3%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	7.1%	6.3%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.6%	3.1%	2.4%
Hispanic	5.5%	9.4%	18.0%

Gender in Charlottesville

Female

51.6% (24,308)

Male

48.4% (22,788)

Gender	Charlottesville	VA	USA
Female	51.6%	50.8%	50.8%
Male	48.4%	49.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Charlottesville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (1,883)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (2,354)

High School / GED

17.0% (8,006)

Some College

16.0% (7,535)

Associate's Degree

4.0% (1,883)

Bachelor's Degree

26.0% (12,244)

Master's Degree

16.0% (7,535)

Professional Degree

6.0% (2,825)

Doctorate Degree

6.0% (2,825)

Education	Charlottesville	VA	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	17.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	16.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	4.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	26.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	16.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	6.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	6.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Charlottesville, Virginia

Less than $10,000

11.5% (542,627)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.5% (211,232)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.8% (368,328)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.0% (330,888)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.0% (612,953)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.3% (674,679)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.8% (506,705)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.9% (700,735)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.3% (296,231)

$200,000 or more

9.9% (465,217)

Income	Charlottesville	VA	USA
Less than $10,000	11.5%	5.1%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.5%	3.4%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.8%	7.2%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.0%	7.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.0%	11.0%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.3%	16.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.8%	13.0%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.9%	17.0%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.3%	8.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	9.9%	10.9%	7.7%