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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 508 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0326°N, 78.4448°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charlottesville city County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
Pantops has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").