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Charlottesville, VA — ZIP 22901

Population: 37,237 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22901 (Charlottesville, VA) is $538,414 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $728,938 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,864/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$538,414

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$538,414
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+71.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$538,414
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$728,938
Median list price
$799,000
Median price per sqft
$277
1-year sale-price change
-2.8%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
102
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
101.9%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,864/mo
1-year rent change
-1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Charlottesville-Albemarle Vocational-Technical Center, Piedmont Regional Education Program, Albemarle County Public Schools
Schools include
CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE TECH, PIEDMONT REG ED/IVY CREEK, Agnor-Hurt Elementary, ALBEMARLE HIGH, Journey Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Greenwood Chemical Co. (13.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
303
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,645
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,511

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Green Springs (20 mi)
National parks include
Green Springs, Shenandoah National Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+92 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
24.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,834
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,379
Average weekly wage
$1,228
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
810

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 22901State medianUS median
Median home value$538,414$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$728,938$380,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,864/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,834$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 22901?
$538,414.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22901?
$728,938.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22901?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22901?
Typical rent: $1,864/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22901?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 22901 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22901?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22901?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22901?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22901?
11 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 22901 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 22901?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22901?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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