Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Greenberry's Coffee & Tea Co
Coffee Shop
Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roaster
Coffee Shop
C’ville Coffee
Coffee Shop
MarieBette Café and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Duck Donuts
Coffee Shop
The Juice Laundry
Coffee Shop
Grit Coffee Bar & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Milli Joe Coffee & Gelato
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mudhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Well House Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mudhouse
Coffee Shop
Calvino Italian Bar and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Feast!
Coffee Shop
Grit Coffee
Coffee Shop
Iron Paffles & Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Southern Café & Music Hall
Coffee Shop
West Range Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lone Light Coffee
Coffee Shop
Splendora's Gelato Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bon
Coffee Shop
Java Java Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Atelier ONE
Art Gallery
Charlottesville High School Stadium
Stadium
Regal Stonefield Stadium 14 and IMAX
Cinema
Lambeth Field Stands
Stadium
Culbreth and Helms Theatre
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Fralin Museum of Art
Museum
Palmer Park
Stadium
Brooks Museum
Museum
Lannigan Field
Stadium
Klockner Stadium
Stadium
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Museum
McGuffey Art Center
Theatre Arts
The Garage
Theatre Arts
Davenport Field at Disharoon Park
Stadium
Violet Crown Cinema
Cinema
Art Upstairs
Art Gallery
The Paramount Theater
Theatre Arts
The Jefferson Theatre
Theatre Arts
New City Arts
Art Gallery
C’ville Arts: A Cooperative Gallery
Art Gallery
Vivian's Art To Wear Art For Living
Art Gallery
Live Arts Theatre
Theatre Arts
McIntire Ampitheatre
Theatre Arts
New Mitchie Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) A+
Cook Out
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
sweetFrog
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Zoës Kitchen
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger Bach
Fast Food
Kardinal Hall
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Spenga
Gym
Zoom Indoor Cycling
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Westhaven Community Center
Community Centre
Posture Studio Pilates
Gym
Posture Studio
Gym
Water Street Center
Community Centre
Iron Will Gym
Gym
ACAC
Gym
Elks Lodge
Community Centre
Dunlora Clubhouse
Community Centre
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge
Community Centre
Sunrise Park Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
ACAC
Gym
Classics Gymnastics
Gym
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Bodo's Bagel Bakery
Bakery
Asian Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
BreadWorks Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Carpe Donut
Bakery
Rose Hill Market
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Timbercreek Market
Butcher
Bodo's Bagels
Bakery
Reid Market
Grocery Store
C'ville Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Tienda El Tio
Grocery Store
The Corner Grocery
Grocery Store
Pearl's Bake Shoppe
Bakery
Stock Provisions
Butcher
Foods of All Nations
Grocery Store
Seafood @ West Main
Seafood
Albemarle Baking
Bakery
The Pie Chest
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Blue Ridge Country Store
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Meadow Creek Gardens and Disc Golf Course
Park
Greenleaf Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
McIntire Park
Park
Meadow Creek Valley
Park
Bailey Mini-Park
Park
Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District
Park
University Gardens Playground
Park
Schenk's Greenway
Park
The Field
Park
Meadow Creek Valley
Park
Greenbrier Park
Park
Spies Garden
Park
Jenkins Park
Park
Wertland Street Historic District
Park
Davis Field
Park
Starr Hill Park
Park
McGuffey Park
Park
Nameless Field
Park
Park at Ivy
Park
University of Virginia Historic District
Park
Northeast Park
Park
Market Street Park
Park
Northeast Park Playground
Playground
The Lawn
Park
Shops (1) A+
Verizon
Electronics
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Anthropologie
Clothing
J. McLaughlin
Clothing
Complete Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Beecroft & Bull
Clothing
Folly Home Furnishings
Furniture
Peneople
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
Quik Pik Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Phenix Salon Suites
Hairdresser
B Fabulous Salon & Day Spa
Hairdresser
Rebecca's Natural Food
Nutrition Supplements
Visionworks
Optician
Salon De Nails
Beauty
World Market
Interior Decoration
J.Jill
Clothing
Petco
Pets
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Origins
Beauty
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
Chico's
Clothing
Lovesac
Furniture
FasMart
Convenience Store
His Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. The Meadows (A+)

2. Orangedale-Prospect Ave (A+)

3. Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave (A+)

4. Woolen Mills (A+)

5. 29 North (A+)

commute A-

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations A+
Madison Ave @ Preston Ave
Bus Stop
Preston Ave @ Washington Park
Bus Stop
Madison Ave @ Grady Ave
Bus Stop
Grady Ave @ 14th St
Bus Stop
Grady Ave @ 10 ½ St
Bus Stop
Arlington Blvd @ Millmont St
Bus Stop
Massie Rd @ JPJ East Lot
Bus Stop
14th Street @ Virginia Ave
Bus Stop
Emmet St @ Goodwin Bridge (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Park St at Beechwood Garden
Bus Stop
Massie Rd @ John Paul Jones Arena
Bus Stop
Emmet St @ Goodwin Bridge (Southbound)
Bus Stop
14th Street @ John St
Bus Stop
Massie Rd @ JPJ South Lot
Bus Stop
Massie Rd @ Copeley Apts
Bus Stop
North Ave at Wilder Dr eastbound
Bus Stop
Massie Rd @ JPJ West Lot
Bus Stop
Emmet St @ Rothery Rd (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Emmet St @ Rothery Rd (Southbound)
Bus Stop
North Ave at Wilder Dr westound
Bus Stop
Emmet/Ivy Garage
Bus Stop
138
Bus Stop
14th Street @ Wertland St (Northbound)
Bus Stop
Massie Rd @ Faulkner Apts (Northbound)
Bus Stop
14th Street @ Wertland St (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. North East (A+)

2. 29 North (A+)

3. Martha Jefferson (A+)

4. Main-Starr Hill (A+)

5. Greenbrier (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave is 148/100 - which is 35% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Brsc (A+)

2. Orangedale-Prospect Ave (B)

3. Fifeville (B-)

4. 5th Sw (B-)

5. Ridge St (C+)

crime A+

Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave crime rates are 865 per 100k, which is 55% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
709 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
156 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North East (A+)

2. Martha Jefferson (A+)

3. Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave (A+)

4. Fry Springs (A)

5. Kelly Town-Rugby Heights (A)

employment A+

The median income in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave is $94,250 - which is 42% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$94,250 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Greenbrier (A+)

2. Kelly Town-Rugby Heights (A+)

3. Rose Hill (A+)

4. North East (A+)

5. Woolen Mills (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Station 1
Fire Station
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Albemarle County Health Department
Doctor
North Berkshire Dental
Dentist
Missy Sirch, PhD, LPC
Doctor
Center for Prenatal and Perinatal Programs
Clinic
Neighborhood Family Health Center
Clinic
Peterson Health Center - Region Ten
Clinic
Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
UVA Public Safety Substation
Police
UVA Children's Hospital Clinics
Clinic
UVA Outpatient Surgery Center
Clinic
University of Virginia Medical Center
Hospital
Primary Care Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Monticello Ridge Crossing Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Timberlake's Drug Store
Pharmacy
Student Health and Wellness Center
Clinic
Downtown Family Health Care
Doctor
Police Building
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MedExpress Urgent Care
Clinic
Yeargan Family Dental Care
Dentist
Berkmar Substation of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Belmont (A+)

2. Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave (A+)

3. Locust Grove (A+)

4. 29 North (A+)

5. Charlottesville High (A+)

housing C

Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave home prices are $593,400 - which is 139% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$593,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
6.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Longwood Dr (A+)

2. Fry Springs (A+)

3. Rose Hill (A+)

4. North East (A+)

5. Woolen Mills (A+)

schools A+

The Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
65% C+
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Walker Upper Elementary
Virginia Institute Of Autism
Jackson P. Burley Middle
Albemarle County Community Public Charter School
Charlottesville Alternative
Venable Elementary
First Baptist Preschool
Greenbrier Elementary
Village School
St Anne'S-Belfield School
Charlottesville Waldorf School
Charlottesville-Albemarle Tech
Charlottesville Catholic School
Charlottesville Day School
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep.
Burnley-Moran Elementary
Piedmont Reg Ed/Ivy Creek
Jack Jouett Middle
Clark Elementary
Mary Carr Greer Elementary
Faith Christian Academy
Johnson Elementary
Frost Montessori School
The International School Of Charlottesville
Lafayette School
High Schools (0) C-
Charlottesville High
Virginia Institute Of Autism
Murray High
St Anne'S-Belfield School
Renaissance School
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep.
Albemarle High
Lafayette School
Monticello High
Tandem Friends School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Rose Hill (A+)

2. Venable (A+)

3. Martha Jefferson (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. Greenbrier (A+)

ratings A+

Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave has an overall rating of 88% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave (A+)

2. Greenbrier (A+)

3. Fry Springs (A)

4. Locust Grove (A)

5. North Downtown (B+)

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Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave, Charlottesville, VA Area Guide

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Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave Area Facts

  • Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave crime rates are 78% lower than the Charlottesville average
  • Cost of living in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave is 24% higher than the Charlottesville average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Meadow Creek Gardens and Disc Golf Course
      Greenleaf Park
      Washington Park
      McIntire Park
      Meadow Creek Valley
      Bailey Mini-Park
      Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District
      University Gardens Playground

      Entertainment

      Atelier ONE
      Charlottesville High School Stadium
      Regal Stonefield Stadium 14 and IMAX
      Lambeth Field Stands
      Culbreth and Helms Theatre
      Performing Arts Center
      Fralin Museum of Art
      Palmer Park

      Food & Drink

      Cook Out
      Zaxby's
      Subway
      Arby's
      Virginia ABC
      Virginia ABC
      sweetFrog
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave? The cost of living in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave is 148/100 - which is 35% higher than Virginia.
      Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave
      148

      48% more expensive than average

      Charlottesville
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave? Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave crime rates are 865, which are 55% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      865 per 100k people

      63% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 116

      63% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      29%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave? The median income in Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave is $94,250 which is 42% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $94,25070% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $95,359220% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      University of Virginia Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Timberlake's Drug Store
      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Downtown Family Health Care
      Missy Sirch, PhD, LPC
      Albemarle County Health Department

      C Housing

      What are Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave home prices? Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave home prices are $593,400 - which is 139% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $593,400221% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0127% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave have good schools? The Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave a good place to live? Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave has an overall rating of 88% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      1 total surveys

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