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Esmont, VA
Census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia.
Population
751
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
206
ZIP codes
0
Esmont and its ZIP codes
Esmont at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,700 (46% below Virginia).
Local data for Esmont, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Esmont, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$205,700
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (130), German Americans (69), French Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albemarle County. PPP loans are for Esmont.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,902
65,494 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$801M
FY 2026, $7,130 per person
How people get to work
Esmont, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.0%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Esmont, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
987
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
170
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 28°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Esmont, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Esmont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScottsvilleTown | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| SchuylerCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.5 |
| North GardenCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.8 |
| YogavilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6 |
| LovingstonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| ShipmanCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| University of VirginiaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake MonticelloCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.8 |
| CharlottesvilleCity | 16 mi | 10.2 |
| IvyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| PantopsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| NellysfordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.6 |
| RivannaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| CrozetCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| KeswickCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Esmont, VA in?
- Esmont is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Esmont, VA?
- About 751 people live in Esmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Esmont?
- Nearby places include Scottsville (5.8 mi), Schuyler (6 mi), North Garden (9.5 mi), Yogaville (12 mi), Lovingston (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023