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Charlottesville Metro Area

VA · 30 cities · 109,684 population

109,684 Total Population
30 Cities & Towns
$95,694 Avg Income
$448,836 Avg Home Value
$1,583 Avg Rent
50.0% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Charlottesville Metro

Charlottesville, VA

Pop 45,863
Income $69,829
Home $448,400

Lake Monticello, VA

Pop 10,820
Income $101,363
Home $288,300

Crozet, VA

Pop 9,211
Income $121,153
Home $526,100

University of Virginia, VA

Pop 9,159
Income $44,635
Home $422,200

Hollymead, VA

Pop 8,566
Income $121,795
Home $413,700

Pantops, VA

Pop 4,328
Income $114,107
Home $497,000

Elkton, VA

Pop 2,973
Income $61,385
Home $232,300

Piney Mountain, VA

Pop 2,478
Income $129,120
Home $284,000

Rivanna, VA

Pop 2,258
Income $140,903
Home $787,300

Twin Lakes, VA

Pop 1,794
Income $67,012
Home $235,500

Nellysford, VA

Pop 1,623
Income $133,036
Home $520,000

Ruckersville, VA

Pop 1,314
Income $98,243
Home $376,300

The Charlottesville metropolitan area is the 282nd largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 109,684 spread across 30 cities and towns in VA. Anchored by Charlottesville, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Charlottesville metro area earn an average household income of $95,694, while the average home value sits at $448,836. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,583 per month, making the cost of living moderate compared to the national average. About 50.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's highly educated workforce.

The Charlottesville metro reports an average violent crime rate of 303.8 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 2,309.0 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 56.4°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 15.4%, suggesting economic challenges in parts of the region.

With 30 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Charlottesville metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature56.4°F
Avg January Temp36.0°F
Avg July Temp76.5°F
Avg Annual Precipitation45.1"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate303.8 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate2309.0 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate4.0%
Avg Poverty Rate15.4%
Avg Median Age46.5

All 30 Cities in Charlottesville Metro Area

1 Charlottesville VA 45,863
2 Lake Monticello VA 10,820
3 Crozet VA 9,211
4 University of Virginia VA 9,159
5 Hollymead VA 8,566
6 Pantops VA 4,328
7 Elkton VA 2,973
8 Piney Mountain VA 2,478
9 Rivanna VA 2,258
10 Twin Lakes VA 1,794
11 Nellysford VA 1,623
12 Ruckersville VA 1,314
13 Earlysville VA 1,217
14 Rio VA 1,213
15 Arrington VA 1,084
16 Barboursville VA 747
17 Ivy VA 744
18 Shipman VA 489
19 Scottsville VA 488
20 Stanardsville VA 473
21 Wintergreen VA 464
22 Lovingston VA 430
23 Esmont VA 413
24 North Garden VA 405
25 Keswick VA 386
26 Schuyler VA 250
27 Sherando VA 246
28 Free Union VA 185
29 Columbia VA 38
30 Palmyra VA 25