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Charlottesville city, VA: growth, migration and housing
Charlottesville city has 44,388 residents, down 4.4% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,465 households moved in and 2,854 moved out (-389 net), while a net $11.6M of income left. Median household income is $74,824, the median home $486,700 and median rent $1,540 a month.
In Virginia: 129th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 133rd of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 57th of 133 counties for median household income · 13th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Charlottesville city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County, VA | 665 | $81.5M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 69 | $4.3M |
| District of Columbia, DC | 67 | $8.6M |
| Fluvanna County, VA | 48 | $2.9M |
| Richmond city, VA | 48 | $3.9M |
| Arlington County, VA | 40 | $4.5M |
| Louisa County, VA | 28 | $1.3M |
| New York County, NY | 26 | $3.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Charlottesville city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County, VA | 871 | $79.3M |
| Richmond city, VA | 100 | $6.4M |
| District of Columbia, DC | 79 | $8.2M |
| Fluvanna County, VA | 73 | $4.6M |
| New York County, NY | 71 | $5.5M |
| Arlington County, VA | 51 | $3.6M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 51 | $3.4M |
| Henrico County, VA | 42 | $3.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.