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City of Charlottesville

City in Virginia, United States

Overview

Charlottesville, set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is known for its rich history, lively food scene, and dynamic arts and music community. Home to the University of Virginia and the historic Downtown Mall, it blends college-town energy with Southern charm and cultural depth.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.03°, -78.48°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,555
Local Cost
$2,000
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
92
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
Internet Speed
211 Mbps
Upload
136 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2096.0
Airport
CHO
Distance
12 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 89/100.

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