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History, culture, and cuisine in the Blue Ridge.

Charlottesville exudes a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where historic architecture blends seamlessly with modern innovation. The city boasts a strong sense of community, with residents actively engaged in local arts, culture, and civic life. It's a place where you can explore historical landmarks, enjoy farm-to-table dining, and immerse yourself in a vibrant arts scene, all within a relaxed and picturesque setting.

Downtown Charlottesville
COMMUNITY GUIDE · CHARLOTTESVILLE
Charlottesville, Albemarle County

City Snapshot

Population

46,553

County

Albemarle County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$67,177

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County of Albemarle Department of Fire & Rescue

Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department (Albemarle County Fire & Rescue)

Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (Albemarle County Fire & Rescue)

Stony Point Volunteer Fire Company (Albemarle County Fire & Rescue)

This Week

Evan Honer

2026-06-17

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Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters

2026-06-20

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Kolby Cooper

2026-06-20

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WNRN Presents - The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour

2026-06-20 at 11:15 PM

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Kaleta & Super Yamba Band

2026-06-21 at 11:30 PM

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Community Leaders

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Juandiego Wade

Mayor of Charlottesville

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Timothy Kaine

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

M
Mark Warner

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Abigail Spanberger
Abigail Spanberger

Governor

Democratic Party