Charlottesville : Virginia
Living a New urban/master planned Lifestyle in Charlottesville, Virginia
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Where to Retire in Charlottesville and Home Prices
A number of planned active adult communities for baby boomers over 55 have been built or planned for the Charlottesville area, which increases the real estate options for people of all ages. (see link to Charlottesville Active Communities on top left).
Median home prices were remarkably stable through the recession. In early 2022, Zillow reported the median home value to be $419,808.
What Is Special about Charlottesville
A very old and very well preserved community - University of Virginia, a classic campus and considered one of America's top public universities- Homes of 3 presidents - Blue Ridge Mountains - Wine country - Culture and entertainment - 4 seasons - Downtown Mall is one of the largest pedestrian malls with over 150 restaurants and stores - Meadowbrook Golf Course is an 18 hole course operated by the City of Charlottesville.
What Is Not Special about Charlottesville
High housing prices - Increasing traffic - a white supremacist demonstration was held here in 2017.
Climate and Physical Environment
Charlottesville is in the Piedmont region of Virginia and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is just over 100 miles to Washington D.C. and Richmond is 70 miles to the southeast. The average July high is 86 degrees and the average January low is 24. July is the wettest month. click the map above to see the area in more detail.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
As you might expect in a town with a large university, there is always something going on culturally. There are also a number or restaurants that are good. College sports are excellent, particularly lacrosse. Virginia Festival of the Book and Virginia Film Festival are both important. Paramount Theater has many productions, while the Charlottesville Pavilion is a busy outdoor amphitheater. Live Arts are available in the community theatre, and there are others in the area as well. The University of Virginia Art Museum hosts frequent exhibitions, as does the Second Street Gallery. The Senior Center has many great programs.
Crime
The crime rate is just about at the national average in Charlottesville.
Medical Facilities
The University of Virginia Medical Center is one of the top rated facilities in the country.
Transportation
There is Amtrak service. The local airport is Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.
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