As of 2012, Charlottesville Metro Area's population is 201,559 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.84 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Charlottesville Metro Area is $264,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.63 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Charlottesville Metro Area's cost of living is 16.30% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Charlottesville Metro Area public schools spend $6,072 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.2 students per teacher in Charlottesville Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Charlottesville Metro Area is 4.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Charlottesville Metro Area jobs have Increased by 5.38 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Charlottesville Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |