Live the Charlottesville Life

In 2004 Charlottesville was voted one of the best places to live, work, and play by Frommer's Cities Ranked and Rated. It won’t take you long to see why. The area boasts its reasonable cost of living, the tremendous quality of life and the comfortable climate… who wouldn’t want to live in Charlottesville?

 

Housing
Charlottesville continues to have a great year. This scenic area of the country is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and makes for not only a beautiful place to live but a prosperous place to grow your family and your business.

 

Finding a house might prove to be a challenge as not many people are willing to give them up these days, however that should tell you that many people are making their permanent home in Charlottesville.

 

Education
Some would argue that there is no better place to get an education than in Charlottesville. Home to the University of Virginia as well as the Piedmont Community College Charlottesville offers students and array of degrees as well as the many technical schools in the area.

 

Nearly 30, 000 students enroll in school each year in Charlottesville and the city hands out over 6,000 degrees each year. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that some people come thinking they will live here for 4 years and end up calling it their home!

 

Working
The University of Virginia not only educates the residents of the fine city, they are also the largest employee in the area offering over 12,000 residents’ jobs each year. Charlottesville also boasts a strong technology community.

There has been a recent revitalization of the downtown area and commercial property renovations are on the rise. The city’s low taxes and stable economy make Charlottesville a desirable place to start a business.

 

Living
Charlottesville has a little bit of living for everyone. The housing market is growing, the economy is stable, and they possess a healthy local government. You’ll find all the amenities of a big city including a multitude of banking options as well as top notch medical facilities.

 

The sum of all of this, in addition to the rich culture, is the natural beauty and array of recreation to be discovered: your next trip just might turn into a move!