Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 46,597 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 16%, #1,655 of 10,762), climate-conscious movers (top 36%, #4,259 of 12,111), nature lovers (top 47%, #8,343 of 18,063).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 31 min and sets around 22:58; in late June it sets around 2:40.
How Charlottesville ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 35 | #9,530 of 11,898 | #213 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 12 | #9,425 of 9,771 | #211 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 26 | #7,289 of 8,006 | #173 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 32 | #5,613 of 6,237 | #147 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,613 of 9,474 | #153 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #5,643 of 9,474 | #151 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,655 of 10,762 | #88 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,792 of 7,271 | #160 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 7 | #7,934 of 8,006 | #178 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 20 | #11,009 of 12,111 | #247 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 58 | #3,605 of 7,271 | #110 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #5,103 of 9,474 | #132 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #8,343 of 18,063 | #282 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #9,258 of 16,523 | #264 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #14,620 of 18,063 | #365 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,108 of 16,523 | #100 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #4,471 of 21,167 | #122 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,259 of 12,111 | #141 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 45 | #6,857 of 12,111 | #154 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hollymead 10 km
- Lake Monticello 17 km
- Crozet 20 km
- Waynesboro (Virginia) 36 km
- Fishersville 44 km
- Stuarts Draft 49 km
- Staunton (Virginia) 54 km
- Harrisonburg 58 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.