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Albemarle County, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Albemarle County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 118,356
- +5.1% since 2020
- Households
- 45,912
- Median household income
- $104,392
- +30.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $495,400
- Jobs located here
- 57,660
- Highest market score
- 91
- HVAC and plumbing, #4 of 1,707 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 118,356 people live in Albemarle County, in 45,912 households. Population estimates show Albemarle County grew 5.1% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Albemarle County is $104,392 a year, 29% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Albemarle County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle maintenance and repairs (101).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Albemarle County are for HVAC and plumbing companies (91), pizza places (90) and barbershops (89). Albemarle County ranks #4 of 1,707 scored counties for HVAC and plumbing companies.
Albemarle County is part of the Charlottesville metro area. For its number of households, Albemarle County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for property management companies (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for auto repair shops (51% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Albemarle County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Albemarle County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and plumbing | 91 | #4 of 1,707 | 18 | 3.9 | $8.8M | 186 | 24 |
| Pizza | 90 | #11 of 2,090 | 21 | 4.6 | $10.1M | 199 | 59 |
| Barbershops | 89 | #15 of 1,356 | 9 | 2.0 | $5.5M | 292 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 88 | #30 of 2,222 | 45 | 9.8 | $4.7M | 155 | 59 |
| Home repair trades | 86 | #14 of 2,057 | 39 | 8.5 | $4.1M | 168 | 56 |
| Roofing and gutters | 85 | #24 of 1,177 | 13 | 2.8 | $12.2M | 145 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 84 | #73 of 2,405 | 365 | 79.5 | $582K | 157 | 156 |
| Electricians | 83 | #32 of 1,160 | 8 | 1.7 | $19.9M | 166 | 26 |
| Gas stations | 83 | #90 of 2,358 | 32 | 7.0 | $4.2M | 178 | 31 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 82 | #50 of 1,327 | 8 | 1.7 | $5.6M | 180 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 81 | #88 of 2,063 | 33 | 7.2 | $6.4M | 174 | 21 |
| Auto repair shops | 81 | #92 of 2,378 | 48 | 10.5 | $927K | 208 | 25 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 80 | #58 of 1,461 | 12 | 2.6 | $4.3M | 169 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 80 | #84 of 1,889 | 27 | 5.9 | $7.9M | 190 | 25 |
| Auto repair and car care | 80 | #115 of 2,401 | 87 | 18.9 | $511K | 190 | 42 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 80 | #125 of 2,405 | 177 | 38.6 | $1.2M | 181 | 76 |
| Tire shops | 77 | #132 of 1,530 | 9 | 2.0 | $4.9M | 197 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 74 | #318 of 2,402 | 76 | 16.6 | $4.1M | 121 | 35 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 72 | #322 of 2,210 | 71 | 15.5 | $1.5M | 169 | 32 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 72 | #328 of 2,087 | 54 | 11.8 | $2M | 154 | 28 |
| Grocery stores | 72 | #359 of 2,070 | 30 | 6.5 | $10.4M | 112 | 19 |
| Convenience stores | 72 | #373 of 2,261 | 38 | 8.3 | $8.2M | 104 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 71 | #253 of 2,339 | 65 | 14.2 | $762K | 177 | 35 |
| Insurance agencies | 70 | #470 of 2,272 | 56 | 12.2 | $2M | 163 | 42 |
| Spas and skin care | 69 | #250 of 1,769 | 36 | 7.8 | $1.4M | 157 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 68 | #190 of 1,328 | 19 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 156 | 13 |
| House cleaning | 67 | #135 of 847 | 11 | 2.4 | $7.4M | 115 | 32 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 67 | #288 of 1,771 | 42 | 9.1 | $1.9M | 115 | 87 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 67 | #374 of 2,385 | 133 | 29.0 | $372K | 175 | 63 |
| Pet businesses | 67 | #384 of 2,200 | 53 | 11.5 | $975K | 111 | 38 |
| Child care and preschools | 66 | #369 of 1,611 | 30 | 6.5 | $1M | 100 | 29 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 65 | #313 of 1,302 | 23 | 5.0 | $2.7M | 85 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 65 | #336 of 1,451 | 13 | 2.8 | $3.4M | 136 | 9 |
| Gyms | 65 | #355 of 1,792 | 31 | 6.8 | $1.5M | 119 | 21 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 64 | #376 of 1,493 | 30 | 6.5 | $2.7M | 92 | 55 |
| Pet stores | 63 | #267 of 974 | 10 | 2.2 | $5.2M | 114 | 7 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 58 | #438 of 1,334 | 22 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 108 | 24 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | #523 of 1,490 | 27 | 5.9 | $2.3M | 94 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 57 | #725 of 2,088 | 68 | 14.8 | $705K | 106 | 45 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 55 | #677 of 1,656 | 29 | 6.3 | $2.1M | 118 | 114 |
| Veterinarians | 51 | #729 of 1,485 | 28 | 6.1 | $1.8M | 68 | 21 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 45 | #484 of 777 | 15 | 3.3 | $3.2M | 79 | 21 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,488 of 2,176 | 174 | 37.9 | Index only | 85 | 68 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,702 of 2,229 | 238 | 51.8 | Index only | 78 | 137 |
| Physical therapy | 38 | #1,038 of 1,422 | 37 | 8.1 | $1.6M | 69 | 35 |
| Property management | 36 | #692 of 910 | 29 | 6.3 | Index only | 50 | 43 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 36 | #700 of 887 | 32 | 7.0 | Index only | 65 | 18 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 34 | #1,958 of 2,394 | 582 | 126.8 | $105K | 69 | 229 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 33 | #1,565 of 1,886 | 89 | 19.4 | $686K | 70 | 60 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $1.9M | 282 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $11.1M | 81 | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | Index only | 102 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $52.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $52.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $81.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Albemarle County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $44.5M | $969 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $135.7M | $2,955 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $212.5M | $4,629 | 114 |
| Groceries | $311M | $6,774 | 107 |
| Personal care products and services | $49.5M | $1,079 | 107 |
| Child care and other personal services | $30M | $654 | 113 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $47.9M | $1,044 | 106 |
| Medical and dental services | $61M | $1,330 | 103 |
| Pets | $51.7M | $1,125 | 124 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $105.3M | $2,294 | 112 |
| Vehicle insurance | $114.8M | $2,500 | 128 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $159.2M | $3,468 | 115 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $81.3M | $1,770 | 125 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $806.5M | $17,566 | 105 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Albemarle County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 118,356+5.1% since 2020
- Households
- 45,912
- Median age
- 42.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 721 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 160
- Median household income
- $104,392+30.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $146,846
- Median home value
- $495,400
- Jobs located here
- 57,660
- Daytime population
- 124,085Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Albemarle County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Albemarle County at 118,356 people in 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 45,912 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Albemarle County, VA spend?
Households in Albemarle County spend about $806.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $311M on groceries and $212.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Albemarle County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (101).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Albemarle County, VA?
Of the business types scored in Albemarle County, HVAC and plumbing companies (91), pizza places (90) and barbershops (89) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For HVAC and plumbing companies, that ranks #4 of 1,707 scored counties.
How does Albemarle County, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Albemarle County is $104,392, 29% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $495,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for property management companies (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for auto repair shops (51% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Albemarle County, each ranked against other counties.
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