Charlottesville County

VA · Pop. 180,953 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Charlottesville County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 180,953.

$/Acre: $14,001

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 289.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax6.72%

Cost of Living Index102.8

Median Household Income$93,928

Poverty Rate12.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,001

Median Home Price$715K

Acres for Sale2198

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall44.8 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,489 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)350 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

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 /100K247

Property Crime /100K213

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak