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Albemarle County, Virginia

If finding a community with four gorgeous seasons, an educated population, and a distinct mix of rural and urban lifestyle opportunities appeals to you, Albemarle County, Virginia, is a place you just have to visit.

With the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop, and miles of rolling hills and greenery, the surroundings offer beauty and variety. Whether you’re looking for a historic home and small town lifestyle or an urban loft in Thomas Jefferson’s university town, Albermarle County has it all. There are also plenty of master planned communities offering onsite amenities and a variety of housing choices.

In Albemarle County you’ll get the right mix of history and forward thinking. The county’s growth is controlled through a master plan to ensure that the area’s glorious past is not overshadowed by a desire future success.

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Population: 79,236 (2000)

Real Estate Tax Rate: .71/$100 of assessment

Largest employers:
University of Virginia
Albemarle County
State Farm Insurance
Martha Jefferson Hospital
Ranks 8th in Virginia in farm acreage

Temperature:
June through August: 75 degrees
December through February: 37 degrees

Rainfall: 47 inches/year

Snowfall: 24 inches/year

Airport: Charlottesville (CHO)
Delta Connection
Northwest
United Express
US Air

The Albemarle County website offers information on all county services, as well as a local job board and links to various departments and services.

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