Charlottesville, VA vs University Place, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 32). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 27.5 min). University Place leads in crime level (6.5 vs 9.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 44,983 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+10.8 |
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70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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D
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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