Albemarle
Virginia

What stands out

If you had to describe Albemarle County in numbers, start here: life expectancy is in the top 2% of American counties (81.9 years), the share working from home is in the top 3% of American counties (18%), and the median household income is in the top 4% of American counties ($97,708). Within Virginia it ranks 7th of 133 counties for life expectancy.

Where you are

You live in Albemarle County, Virginia. 112,513 people live here with you. The population grew 0.7% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +299).

Virginia has a graduated income tax with a 5.75% top rate that begins at just $17,000 of income, so most residents pay near the top rate. It does not tax Social Security and allows an age deduction of up to $12,000 for residents 65 and over. Northern Virginia's federal and defense economy produces incomes closer to the Washington suburbs of Maryland than to the rest of the state. Localities levy annual property tax on vehicles.

Money

The typical household here brings in $97,708 a year, higher than 96% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $72,866. Unemployment runs 2.7%, lower than 77% of American counties. 18% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $5,361 a year.

Home

The median home costs $563K, pricier than 95% of American counties, about 3.5 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,577 a month. Property tax is 0.74% of home value, roughly $3,323 a year on that median home, lower than 61% of American counties. 67% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.1 per 1,000 residents, lower than 91% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 14 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 81.9 years, longer than 98% of American counties. There are 868 active physicians in the county, about 77.1 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 7.4% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.21 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 77% of American counties. 94% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 33 points. 79% of eligible voters turned out. Under Virginia law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 58°F, highs near 69 and lows near 47, warmer than 59% of American counties. About 38 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 64 out of 100, riskier than 65% of American counties; the county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 246 Mbps down, faster than 72% of American counties. There are 4 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery, 3 museums.