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Pantops, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Charlottesville city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,328 Population 1,858/sq mi density
$114,107 Median Income $67,339 per capita
$497,000 Home Value $507,780 Zillow
$2,017 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 3,042 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,107 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$497,000 home value, $2,017/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pantops, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,107
52% above
$67,339 per capita
Home Value
$497,000
76% above
Zillow: $507,780
Median Rent
$2,017/mo
73% above
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
13% above
3,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.6%
118% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
17% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Pantops Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pantops's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
152%
Home Value
176%
Rent
173%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
218%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pantops a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pantops residents earn a median household income of $114,107 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,339. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,587 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pantops is $497,000 , 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $507,780. Median rent is $2,017/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Safety & Crime

Pantops reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,042/100K.

Education

73.6% of adults in Pantops hold a bachelor's degree or higher (118% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pantops has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population4,328
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,858/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,107
Per Capita$67,339
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,384

Housing

A
Home Value$497,000
Rent$2,017
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$507,780
Housing Units2,609
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent429/100K
Property3,042/100K

Health

Obesity26.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,526/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation508 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+27.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 15% / D 83%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations58
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Pantops was built in 2002.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.539 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.