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Albemarle County
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Albemarle County, home to Charlottesville and surrounded by Virginia's scenic Blue Ridge foothills, offers a lively mix of historic charm and lively modern culture. Visitors will find locally-driven dining, renowned wineries, and abundant outdoor recreation, along with neighborhoods ranging from busy urban to peaceful rural. The county is a gateway to both the University of Virginia and famous presidential estates.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
112,395
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.02°, -78.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,070
Local Cost
$1,820
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-19.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1094 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CHO
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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