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University of Virginia, VA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for University of Virginia - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

9,159
Residents
$44,635
Median income
$422,200
Median home
$1,824
Median rent (state)

University of Virginia - the verdict

Nationally, University of Virginia sits in the 12th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

12th
percentile, household income
79th
percentile, home value
77th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: University of Virginia, VA

9,159 people live in University of Virginia, Virginia - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $44,635 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 7.3%. Home values in University of Virginia run a median of $422,200, and the median resident age is 19.6 years. Educational attainment runs 63.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 31.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Virginia tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Virginia at 101.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,824 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Virginia's average monthly utility costs around $235 (state average). The average commute for University of Virginia workers runs 12.9 minutes, with 31.1% driving alone and 16.8% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 78.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

9,159 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Virginia

Median Household Income

$44,635 /yr

Poverty 7.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

101.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Virginia average

How does University of Virginia compare to other US cities?

Where University of Virginia sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 12% higher than other cities
Home value 79% pricier than other cities
Median rent 77% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below University of Virginia's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Virginia, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

12thIncome percentile

12th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How University of Virginia's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$422,200 21st percentile more affordable than 21% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. University of Virginia $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - University of Virginia, VA University of Virginia, VA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not University of Virginia, VA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution University of Virginia, VA median $44,635/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
University of Virginia, VA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for University of Virginia, VA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 63.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 31.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
9,159
Median Income
$44,635
Median Home Value
$422,200
Median Age
19.6
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor force participation
31.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
63.7%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
12.9 minutes
Drive Alone
31.1%
Carpool
10.7%
Public Transit
9.5%
Walk
29.3%
Work from Home
16.8%
Other
2.6%

Based on 2,522 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Virginia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$70
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Virginia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Virginia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county University of Virginia sits in

Cost of Living Index
101.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,824/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
78.1 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Virginia

Seven Corners
9,171 people
Crozet
9,211 people
Purcellville
8,974 people
Pulaski
8,937 people
Rockwood
8,834 people
Countryside
9,521 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to University of Virginia's 9,159 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Aiea, HI
9,155 people
Stonegate, CO
9,164 people
Incline, NV
9,152 people
Elsmere, KY
9,151 people
Old Orchard Beach, ME
9,150 people
Forestdale, AL
9,149 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to University of Virginia's $44,635 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Jonesboro, IN
$44,637 median income
Odon, IN
$44,632 median income
Barnesdale, OR
$44,643 median income
Mallard, IA
$44,625 median income
Montrose, MI
$44,625 median income
Roscoe, MO
$44,625 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - University of Virginia, VA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition University of Virginia, VA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 61.3% 12.8% 17.2% 7.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.8% White 61.3% Black or African American 12.8% Asian 17.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.1% Two or more races 7.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How University of Virginia compares to nearby Virginia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
University of Virginia (this city) 9,159 $44,635
Seven Corners 9,171 $77,234
Crozet 9,211 $121,153
Purcellville 8,974 $162,981
Census ACS 5-year FIPS VA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about University of Virginia, VA?

What is the population of University of Virginia, VA? +

9,159 people live in University of Virginia, VA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in University of Virginia, VA? +

University of Virginia households earn a median of $44,635 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in University of Virginia? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for University of Virginia; the closest available measure is the Virginia state average, a cost of living index of 101.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Virginia vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in University of Virginia, VA? +

Homes in University of Virginia carry a median value of $422,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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