Charlotte Court House, VA

Virginia

Charlotte Court House is a small town in Virginia with a population of 662. Residents earn $79,167 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
662 Population 167/sq mi density
$79,167 Median Income $28,721 per capita
$155,000 Home Value $196,926 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,167 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $883/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,167
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $155,000
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.8%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $883
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.3%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

How Charlotte Court House Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population662
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 55%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,167
Per Capita$28,721
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$376M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$883
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$196,926
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation597 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+86.7%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Libraries4

Is Charlotte Court House a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Charlotte Court House receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Charlotte Court House stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Charlotte Court House is $79,167, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Charlotte Court House is $155,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Charlotte Court House enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 7.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Charlotte Court House has a population of 662 with a density of 167 people per square mile. The median age is 39.7 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55.3%), with 42.3% Black.

Population

662
Total Population
167
People / sq mi
39.7yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Charlotte Court House vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Charlotte Court House vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Charlotte Court House is $79,167, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Charlotte Court House vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,167
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,721
Avg Weekly Wage$886
IRS Avg AGI$55,105

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)543
County GDP$376M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare20
Retail35
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,856
18% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Charlotte Court House is $155,000, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $883 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $196,926.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,000
45% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$196,926

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$883
24% below US avg
Rent Burden21.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,856
18% below US avg
Effective Rate1.84%
In Charlotte Court House, 42.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 29.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Charlotte Court House vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.3%
32% above US avg
Diabetes14.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure38.0%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.8%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity29.0%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress15.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.5%
Checkup Rate78.0%
Premature Death13,862/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access16.4%
Healthcare Facilities20

Crime Rates: Charlotte Court House vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Charlotte Court House has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall7.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates37.0562°N, 78.6377°W
County FIPS51037
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66%
D 33.4%

Winner: Republican by 32.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below US avg
High School+86.7%
School Test Score5.58
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density167/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants13
Retail Stores35

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home9.2%

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