Open
Local agent spot
This featured-agent spot is open for a licensed local real estate professional in Virginia.
Advertise here →Charlottesville, VA · Houses & Market Data
Charlottesville, Virginia houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Charlottesville, VA (Charlottesville city) — Census median home value $448,400, county listing prices down about 2.7% over the past year. Market data for Charlottesville houses and the broader area.
FEATURED LISTING: WATERFRONT LAKE HOME FOR SALE
Clearlake Oaks Canal-Front Oasis
$425,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,204 Sq Ft
554 Keys, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
Luxury Living Lake Lifestyle – Deep Water Access to Clear Lake: PAID-OFF SOLAR • 10-Ft Concrete Seawall • Double Boat Lifts & Private Dock • Hot Tub • Mini-Split HVAC • Close to SF Bay / Wine Country • Cleanest Air in America (Lake County CA) • Spacious Patio and Deck • Open Floor Plan • RV/Boat Parking • Want the Boats? • Make Offer ASAP This Lake Home For Sale in California won't last!
*Listed by Scott Brown, eXp Realty of California, Inc. DRE #01956840. Inquiries delivered directly to listing agent. Search.USAHouses.com*
Contact Agent Direct:
Scott Brown - eXp Realty
Scott@USAHouses.com
Call/Text (707) 474-8855
Click Anywhere on Ad for More Info / Listing Page
Charlottesville, VA is in Charlottesville city, Virginia — this guide covers houses in Charlottesville and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 45,863, with a median household income of $69,829. Census data puts Charlottesville houses at a median value of $448,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Charlottesville city's current median listing price runs $498,000, down about 2.7% over the past year.
Info from government sites and builders may have provided source info.
Market overview
Charlottesville housing market
Charlottesville is in Charlottesville city, Virginia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Charlottesville and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$448,400
Population (Census ACS)
45,863
Median household income
$69,829
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Charlottesville market snapshot
Population
45,863
County
Charlottesville city
Median Household Income
$69,829
Median Home Value (city)
$448,400
Median Listing Price (Charlottesville city)
$498,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,453/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.7%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. See About
Local resources
Get help buying or selling in Charlottesville
What can I afford?
Estimate a comfortable price range in under a minute, then connect with a lender for real numbers.
Rough estimate only (28% of income toward housing, ~6.5% illustrative rate, 30-year term) — not a loan offer or pre-qualification. Connect with a lender for real numbers →
Open
Advertise to local buyers
Lenders, inspectors, movers, and other local pros — this spot is open.
Advertise here →Why Charlottesville
What makes Charlottesville different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Charlottesville's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $448,400. Separately, Charlottesville city's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $498,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Charlottesville city's FHFA house price index shows a -0.47% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Charlottesville has an estimated population of 45,863 and a median household income of $69,829, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Charlottesville's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
Nearby
Places around Charlottesville
County guide: Charlottesville City — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Charlottesville.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Charlottesville city and other Virginia communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
More Virginia cities with market guides: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Norfolk, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke.
Virginia Beach market data
Same-state city guide
Chesapeake market data
Same-state city guide
Arlington market data
Same-state city guide
Norfolk market data
Same-state city guide
Newport News market data
Same-state city guide
Alexandria market data
Same-state city guide
Hampton market data
Same-state city guide
Roanoke market data
Same-state city guide
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: University of Virginia (~1.9 mi), Pantops (~2.2 mi), Rio (~3.0 mi), Hollymead (~6.4 mi), Ivy (~6.5 mi), Rivanna (~6.5 mi), Keswick (~6.9 mi), Earlysville (~8.1 mi), Free Union (~8.9 mi), North Garden (~9.5 mi), Piney Mountain (~9.5 mi), Crozet (~11.7 mi), Lake Monticello (~11.7 mi), Ruckersville (~14.4 mi), Twin Lakes (~14.8 mi), Esmont (~15.6 mi).
New construction: New homes near Charlottesville (Virginia Beach) · Virginia new construction.
Census & home facts
Charlottesville data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
45,863
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$448,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$69,829
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,453
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.47%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$498,000
Census place type
city
County
Charlottesville City
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
10.24 sq mi
Census GEOID
5114968
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
NewUSAHouses.com communities
Closest verified new-home communities near Charlottesville
Availability and pricing are controlled by the builder and may change; confirm with the builder.
Essence At Colonial Circle ↗
Stanley Martin Homes · Charlottesville, Virginia · ~4.2 mi
Essence at Colonial Circle Single Family Homes ↗
Stanley Martin Homes · Charlottesville, Virginia · ~4.2 mi
Essence at Colonial Circle Townhomes ↗
Stanley Martin Homes · Charlottesville, Virginia · ~4.2 mi
Victorian Heights ↗
Ryan Homes · Charlottesville, Virginia · ~4.2 mi · from $339,000
Spring Creek Single Family ↗
Greenwood Homes · Charlottesville, Virginia · ~4.5 mi
Reach Charlottesville buyers
Builders: feature your communities in front of Charlottesville buyers — learn about advertising ↗
Want to own this market? Ask about our Charlottesville domains — see available domains ↗
Common questions
Charlottesville FAQ
What are houses worth in Charlottesville, VA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Charlottesville at $448,400. Charlottesville city's current median listing price runs $498,000, down about 2.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Charlottesville, VA?
For owner-occupied houses in Charlottesville, Census ACS data shows a median value of $448,400. Active listing prices in Charlottesville city may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Charlottesville, VA?
Charlottesville houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Charlottesville city communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Charlottesville, VA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Charlottesville's population at approximately 45,863.
What's the median rent in Charlottesville, VA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Charlottesville at approximately $1,453 per month.
What is the median household income in Charlottesville, VA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Charlottesville at approximately $69,829.
Is the Charlottesville housing market growing?
Charlottesville city's FHFA house price index shows a -0.47% annual change in 2025.
Is Charlottesville, VA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Charlottesville's median home value at about 6.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
Search Charlottesville
Look up homes in Charlottesville
Search USAHouses.com places, or open verified new construction on NewUSAHouses.com.
New construction in Virginia ↗Get connected
Find your Charlottesville new home
Prices, availability, and incentives change weekly and don't always make it onto this page. Tell us your area, budget, and timeline and we'll point you to communities that fit — including options we track but haven't published here yet.
Get connected in CharlottesvilleExplore more
Where to go next
Get the Charlottesville market guide
Tell us what you're looking for — buy, sell, both, invest, rent, or you're an agent, builder, vendor, or advertiser. Include where you want to buy or sell and your address if relevant, and we'll route you to the right resource.
Buyer · Seller · Both · Investor · Renter · Agent/Broker · New Home Builder · Vendor/Service Pro · Advertiser · Other
