If you are relocating to Charlottesville, drawn by UVA, congratulations! Not only are you coming to a first-class University, you are moving to a great town, often celebrated as one of the best small cities in America!
As a transplant myself, I welcome you to one of the most beautiful and vibrant regions of Virginia. Historic and scenic, with a natural bounty, and a temperate four-season climate, this is a wonderful place to live!
Whatever your background, walk of life, or age, you can find a welcoming community in the Charlottesville region, along with a lively cultural scene, arts, athletics and educational opportunities, the finest health care, and a stable economy.
Burgers or bistro, comedy or choir, gallery or golf, Charlottesville combines urbane city style with home-town charm and all the benefits of living near the University of Virginia. Whether it is our dynamic downtown area, one of the many lovely city neighborhoods, the rolling fields and forests of surrounding Albemarle County, or further afield in Nelson, Greene, Fluvanna or beyond, you will find neighborhoods to suit any lifestyle, with amenities and entertainment to take advantage of.
Two hours from Washington, D.C., and one hour from Richmond, Charlottesville is easily accessible via roadway, air or train. Charlottesville is a great place to visit!
With the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and the Piedmont to the east, this scenic landscape draws residents with its beauty, wealth of attractions and activities and many housing choices in both town and country.
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