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CHARLOTTESVILLE PROFILE

Charlottesville is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western Virginia.

Charlottesville, Virginia

The area has raised three Presidents and is the home of the University of Virginia, founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. The university hosts numerous cultural, educational and sports events throughout the year. The nearby Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah National Park and Civil War sites and monuments provide an abundance of outdoor adventure opportunities.

Among RetireHomeSmart.com cities, Charlottesville ranks high in water quality, demographic diversity, age of population and home sales price comparison to nearest large city. Charlottesville ranks low in population growth and home sales price appreciation.

For more detailed information on Charlottesville -- including data on home prices, population demographics, air quality, water quality and more -- click on the Charlottesville City Report graphic below:


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