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Population Review

Census ACS · #214 MSA

Charlottesville Metro Area

The Charlottesville, Va Metropolitan Statistical Area has 222,937 residents. The median household income is $90,552 and the median home value is $397,600.

222,937

Population

136

People / sq mi

$90,552

Median Income

$397,600

Median Home Value

The Charlottesville CBSA covers 1,645 sq mi of land at 135.6 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White75.5%
Black or African American10.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%

Economy & Income

$90,552

Median Household Income

$51,510

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Charlottesville metro's price level is 99.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 0.9% lower the US average. The local median income of $90,552 has the buying power of $91,332 in average-priced US metros.

99.1

Price Level (US = 100)

$91,332

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$90,552

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$397,600

Median Home Value

$1,528

Median Rent

65.8%

Homeownership

Education

93.2%

High School+

52.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.1%

Drive Alone

18.7%

Work From Home

23.7 min

Avg Commute

41.0%

Foreign Born

Charlottesville spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Charlottesville, Va Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 222,937 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #214 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Charlottesville metro area is $90,552, with a per capita income of $51,510.

The Charlottesville, Va CBSA spans the state of Virginia.

Data for the Charlottesville, Va CBSA (16820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.