The Town FilesAlbemarle County, Virginia
114,919 people. The median home is worth $495,400 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $104,392.
Towns in Albemarle County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crozet | 9,224 | $547,200 | $129,417 | 40.5 |
| Hollymead | 8,601 | $435,300 | $118,250 | 37.4 |
| University of Virginia | 7,909 | $442,600 | $52,546 | 19.6 |
| Pantops | 4,682 | $522,900 | $127,552 | 40.3 |
People and housing
| Albemarle County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $495,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,692 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $104,392 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 39.7 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
64,815 jobs in 2024, average pay $72,866 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 987 storm events in Albemarle County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Albemarle County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).