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University of Virginia, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Charlottesville city County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,159 Population 5,146/sq mi density
$44,635 Median Income $11,889 per capita
$422,200 Home Value $507,780 Zillow
$1,385 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 3,042 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,635 median income, 3.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$422,200 home value, $1,385/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.7% bachelor's degree or higher

University of Virginia, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,635
41% below
$11,889 per capita
Home Value
$422,200
50% above
Zillow: $507,780
Median Rent
$1,385/mo
19% above
41.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
13% above
3,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.7%
89% above
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How University of Virginia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
150%
Rent
119%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
189%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is University of Virginia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

University of Virginia residents earn a median household income of $44,635 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,889. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% 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 University of Virginia is $422,200 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $507,780. Median rent is $1,385/month, with 41.2% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

University of Virginia 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

63.7% of adults in University of Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% above the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

University of Virginia has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population9,159
Median Age19.6 yrs
Density5,146/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,635
Per Capita$11,889
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,384

Housing

F
Home Value$422,200
Rent$1,385
Ownership15.7%
Zillow$507,780
Housing Units1,423
Rent Burden41.2%

Crime

F
Violent429/100K
Property3,042/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,526/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation675 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+37.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 15% / D 83%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations58
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in University of Virginia was built in 1979.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.539 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.6% 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.