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Charlottesville, VA — ZIP 22904

Population: 5,729 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively High · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.0%
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. (16.4 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
57.5°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
48.5°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
Annual snowfall
17.0 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Green Springs (16 mi)
National parks include
Green Springs, Shenandoah National Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
77
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
25.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.7%
Households with broadband internet
0.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,159
Average weekly wage
$1,321
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

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

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22904?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22904?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22904?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22904?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22904?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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