Albemarle County

VA · Pop. 147,533 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Albemarle County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 147,533.

$/Acre: $7,835

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 201 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 139.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.29%

Cost of Living Index101.6

Median Household Income$40,329

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,835

Median Home Price$510K

Acres for Sale3569

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season201 days

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,421 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)302 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K207

Property Crime /100K256

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak