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University, VA

University, VA.

Population: 40,372 (Census ACS)

The median home value in University, VA is $541,799 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $503,000 after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,052/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). 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 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$541,799

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$541,799
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+64.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$542,440
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
$503,000
Median list price
$447,500
Median price per sqft
$278
1-year sale-price change
+43.7%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
107
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,052/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
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
4
Middle schools
4
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
University of Virginia, Albemarle County Public Schools, Charlottesville City Public Schools
Schools include
CHARLOTTESVILLE HOSP. EP., Virginia L. Murray Elementary, Jackson P. Burley Middle, Leslie H. Walton Middle, COMMUNITY LAB SCHOOL

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

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
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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. (10.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
527
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,467
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,822

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Green Springs (22 mi)
National parks include
Green Springs, Shenandoah National Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Cottonwood Farm Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (12 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)
-546 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,117
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
75.8%

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)

How it compares

UniversityState medianUS median
Median home value$541,799$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$503,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,052/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,117$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 University, VA?
$541,799.
What is the median sale price in University, VA?
$503,000.
How long do homes take to sell in University, VA?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in University, VA?
Typical rent: $2,052/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in University, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
Is University, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in University, VA?
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 University, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near University, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve University, VA?
11 schools (4 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is University, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in University, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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