Rich in American history. Graced with pastoral beauty. Alive with activity. Central Virginia is a great place to call home.

Singles, couples, young families, empty-nesters, and retirees all find what they're looking for here: a welcoming community offering cultural and educational opportunities, excellent health care, a stable economy, and homes that suit their taste, budget, and stage in life.

Frommer's Cities Ranked and Rated chose Charlottesville as “the Number 1 City in America”. USA Today called it “the best place to live in the USA”. We just call it home.

Charlottesville.
Barbecue or haute cuisine. Comic books or Comedie Francaise. Paintball or golf. Sophisticated small city life with some small-town charm thrown in.

Just two hours from Washington, D.C., and one hour from Richmond, Charlottesville is easily accessible via Routes 29 and 64. Our airport offers several nonstop flights per day to major hubs; Amtrak and Trailways also service the area.

The vibrant downtown area provides the setting for urban living. Throughout the city, and in the surrounding Albemarle County, are neighborhoods to suit any lifestyle, many with amenities such as neighborhood pools, biking trails, and playgrounds.

The Shenandoah Valley.
With the Blue Ridge Mountains to the East and the Allegheny Mountains to the West, the scenic Shenandoah Valley attracts residents with its rolling hills, spectacular views, and many attractive and affordable housing options in both town and country. A rural area with easy Interstate access to cities such as Harrisonburg and Richmond, the Valley is about 30 minutes from Charlottesville. Many residents enjoy a scenic daily commute.