Here's what it costs to live in Charlottesville, Virginia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,540 per month, while the typical home is valued around $486,700. Households earn a median of $74,824 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$74,824
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,540
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$486,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,421
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,602
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,824
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,218
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
45,437
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.1 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
N/A
Per month
Avg Home Value
N/A
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
32.1
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.5%
What is the cost of living index for Charlottesville?
The cost of living index for Charlottesville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Charlottesville?
The median gross rent in Charlottesville is $1,540 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Charlottesville?
The median household income in Charlottesville is $74,824 per year.
What is the median home value in Charlottesville?
The median home value in Charlottesville is $486,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Charlottesville?
Air quality data for Charlottesville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Charlottesville?
Tax data for Virginia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
