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Snapshot of Charlottesville


Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, is the most popular of the three presidential homes that are available for tours in the Charlottesville area.
James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange, VA, recently underwent a major renovation.

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Community Overview
With the laid-back feel of small-town life, a wide range of career opportunities and lots of leisure activities from which to choose, Charlottesville consistently ranks at the top or near the top of lists of the most desirable places to live and work in the United States.

Population

Charlottesville Population: 41,274 (estimate)
Albemarle County Population: 93,601 (estimated)
Greater Charlottesville Population: 224,995 (estimated)

Climate

July High Temperature: 86
January Low Temperature: 24

Climate Overview
Charlottesville enjoys four distinct seasons with a climate that is influenced significantly by its central location between the Blue Ridge mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The balancing effect of these two major geographic features helps provide the area with one of the most appealing climates in the country.

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Schools

  • Charlottesville and Albemarle County emphasize education. The local school systems and secondary educational institutions, like the University of Virginia and Piedmont Virginia Community College, provide top-notch programs of learning. Students benefit from the education, while local employers benefit from having a well-educated workforce.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
University of Virginia
  • UVA Information Center - Business 250 (Ivy Road)
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22904
  • (434) 982-3200

Piedmont Virginia Community College
  • 501 College Dr.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 977-3900

Charlottesville City Schools
  • 1562 Dairy Rd.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
  • (434) 245-2400

Albemarle County Schools
  • 401 McIntire Rd.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 972-4055
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Health Care

  • The availability of outstanding health-care services not only represents a rapidly growing component of the regional economy, but is also an amenity that enhances the environment for both businesses and residents.
Medical Makeup
Facilities
Martha Jefferson Hospital
  • 459 Locust Ave.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 982-7009
  • Toll Free: (888) 652-6663
University of Virginia Medical Center
  • 1215 Lee St.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
  • (434) 924-0211
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Neighborhoods

  • Charlottesville offers a wide variety of housing styles and options to choose from. Visit the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS' Web site (www.caar.com) to search available properties.
Real Estate Information
Two-Bedroom Rent$761
One-Bedroom Rent$643
Home Turnover Percentage55.88 percent
Average Home Price$207,000
Utilities
NTELOS
  • 1154 Shenandoah Village Dr.
    Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
  • Phone
EMBARQ
  • 400 W. Rio Rd.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
  • (434) 971-2989
  • Phone
Comcast
  • 400 Westfield
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
  • (434) 951-3700
  • Cable
Charlottesville Gas
  • 305 Fourth St. N.W.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
  • (434) 970-3800
AmeriGas Inc.
  • 2305 Hunters Way
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
  • (434) 295-4194
  • Gas
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Business Climate

  • Charlottesville is the commercial and marketing center of a 17-county region serving a trade population of about 225,000. In the Charlottesville/Albemarle County area, the main industries are hospitality, manufacturing, education, retail, travel, construction, services and agriculture.
Economic Resources
Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic Development
  • 210 Ridge-McIntire Road, Suite 100
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
  • (434) 979-5610
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • 209 5th St. N.E.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 295-3141
Transportation
Greyhound Bus
  • Toll Free: (800) 231-2222
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority
  • 100 Bowen Loop, Suite 200
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
  • (434) 973-8341
Industrial Sites
Albemarle County
  • 401 McEntire Road
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Media
Charlottesville Virginia Daily Progress
  • 685 Rio Rd. W.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
  • (434) 978-7264 or (434) 978-7268
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Resources

Senior Resources
Mary Williams Senior Center
  • 1512 E. Market St.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
  • (434) 817-9424
Senior Care Inc.
  • 1180 Pepsi Pl.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
  • (434) 974-7756
Jefferson Area Board for Aging
  • 674 Hillsdale Dr.
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • (434) 817-5222
Volunteer Opportunities
Thomas Jefferson Area United Way
  • 806 East High School
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 972-1701
City of Charlottesville
  • Parks and Recreation Department
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • (434) 970-3589
  • Adopt-a-Spot Adopt-a-Park Adopt-a-Stream
Local Resources
Voter Registration - Albemarle County Office Building
  • 1600 Fifth St.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 972-4173
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
  • 201 E. Market St.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 979-7151
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
  • P.O. Box 27412
    Richmond, Virginia 27412
  • Toll Free: (800) 435-5137 or (866) 368-5463
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Culture

  • With the laid-back feel of small-town life, a wide range of career opportunities and lots of leisure activities from which to choose, Charlottesville consistently ranks at the top or near the top of lists of the most desirable places to live and work in the United States.
Arts and Culture
James Madison's Montpelier
  • P.O. Box 911
    Orange, Virginia 22960
Jefferson Vineyards
  • 1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 977-3042
  • Toll Free: (800) 272-3042
Monticello
  • P.O. Box 316
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 984-9822
  • Historic home of President Thomas Jefferson
Recreation Opportunities
Fortune's Cove Preserve
  • Route 651, Fortune's Cove Lake
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • (434) 295-6106
Fortune's Cove Preserve
  • Route 651, Fortune's Cove Lake
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • (434) 295-6106
Michie Tavern
  • 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 977-1234
Virginia Discovery Museum
  • East End, Downtown Mall
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 977-1025
Visit
Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • 610 E. Main St.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 293-6789
City of Charlottesville
  • 605 E. Main St.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 970-3333
Dining
Fox's Cafe
  • 1968 Avon Street Extension
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 293-2844
Vita Nova Pizza & Pasta Bar
  • 310 East Main St.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 977-0162
Lemongrass
  • 104 Fourteenth St. N.W., No. 6
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
  • (434) 244-8424
Wild Greens, an American Grill
  • 2162 Barracks Rd.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
  • (434) 296-9453
Downtown Grille
  • 201 West Main St.
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
  • (434) 817-7080
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