Charlottesville, VA Housing


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The housing market in Charlottesville, VA is booming. According to recent data, the median value of a home in the area is $429,400, which far exceeds the US House Median Value of $338,100. Furthermore, the 1 year House Appreciation rate in Charlottesville has been 14.98%, significantly higher than the national average of 8.27%. This makes it an excellent time for residents and prospective homeowners looking to invest in a house in Charlottesville. With values rising and appreciation rates far higher than the national average, this is an ideal opportunity for locals or those looking to relocate to take advantage of this flourishing housing market.

The median home cost in Charlottesville is $429,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 68.6%. Home Appreciation in Charlottesville is up 14.9%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Charlottesville real estate is 51 years old
The Rental Market in Charlottesville
- Renters make up 52.4% of the Charlottesville population
- 1.9% of houses and apartments in Charlottesville, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingCharlottesville, VirginiaUnited States
  21,285.0139,647,020.0
  5342
  $429,400$338,100
  14.9%16.6%
  47.5%57.0%
  68.6%101.1%
  $8.37$10.98
  $2,977$2,690
  37.5%57.4%
  9.3%11.2%
  53.2%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  1.9%1.9%
  0.7%0.4%
  0.7%0.7%
  0.5%0.4%
  1.2%3.6%
  4.3%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  0.7%2.6%
  0.5%2.4%
  0.1%2.8%
  0.2%3.9%
  0.4%4.5%
  5.1%11.3%
  7.5%13.0%
  22.4%20.1%
  23.6%13.6%
  13.4%8.3%
  16.5%9.7%
  4.8%3.9%
  1.8%2.2%
  2.1%0.8%
  1.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  9.9%13.6%
  9.9%13.6%
  7.2%13.6%
  8.9%13.2%
  10.9%14.8%
  7.2%13.6%
  16.9%10.0%
  5.9%4.7%
  16.0%12.2%
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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 3 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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