The Town FilesUniversity of Virginia, Virginia
Community in Albemarle County · population 7,909 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $442,600
- Household income
- $52,546
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 19.6
University of Virginia is a community of 7,909 people in Albemarle County, Virginia. The median home is worth $442,600, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks hipper than 100% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 98% of Virginia towns, more vibrant than 98% of Virginia towns.
How University of Virginia ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in University of Virginia is worth $442,600, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 8.4 times the median household income of $52,546, which is more affordable than 0% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,421 a month. 15.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | University of Virginia | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $442,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,421 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $52,546 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 15.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in University of Virginia
| People | University of Virginia | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 2.5% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 1.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.8% | — |
| Work from home | 19.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.8% | 91.8% |
Weather in University of Virginia
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.0 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of University of Virginia since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 30, 1959 about 5.5 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 4, 2002.
Severe weather in Albemarle County since 1996
Albemarle County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Albemarle County
Albemarle County had 64,815 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,866 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in University of Virginia itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Towns near University of Virginia
- Charlottesville, VA1.9 mi · 46,553 people · home $486,700
- Pantops, VA4.1 mi · 4,682 people · home $522,900
- Hollymead, VA7.5 mi · 8,601 people · home $435,300
- Crozet, VA9.8 mi · 9,224 people · home $547,200
- Lake Monticello, VA13.0 mi · 10,126 people · home $325,900
- Waynesboro, VA20.8 mi · 22,196 people · home $245,500
- Grottoes, VA23.2 mi · 2,899 people · home $275,700
- Fishersville, VA25.8 mi · 9,629 people · home $348,900
University of Virginia questions
Is University of Virginia, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, University of Virginia scores better for retirees than 1% of Virginia towns and quieter than 4%. 2.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 19.6).
How much does a house cost in University of Virginia?
The median owner-occupied home in University of Virginia is valued at $442,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,546, so homes cost about 8.4 times income. Median rent is $1,421 a month.
What is the weather like in University of Virginia?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 17.0 inches of snow.
Does University of Virginia get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of University of Virginia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 30, 1959. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)