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Charlottesville
  • Town in Virginia
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Charlottesville

#3,096 in Best Places to Live in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Charlottesville is a town in Virginia with a population of 46,597. Charlottesville is in Charlottesville City County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Charlottesville offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Charlottesville there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Charlottesville. The public schools in Charlottesville are above average.
    Population
    46,597
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $355,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,250
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      342.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      69.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      71.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      264.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,997.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      151
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Charlottesville

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,470
    National
    $69,021
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