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Rivanna, VA

Census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia.

Population

2,211

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

812

ZIP codes

0

Rivanna and its ZIP codes

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Rivanna at a glance

  • Rivanna is about 3.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $146,328, 57% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $852,400 (about 2.2 times the Virginia figure).

Housing and community stats

Rivanna, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$146,328

Poverty rate

4.6%

Median home value

$852,400

Homeownership

96.8%

Bachelor's or higher

80.2%

Median age

58.0

Average commute

23.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (358), German Americans (292), Italian Americans (124).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albemarle County. PPP loans are for Rivanna.

Details

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

Albemarle County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rivanna, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.3%
  • Carpooled2.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home29.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rivanna, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

85° / 26°F

47.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rivanna, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.3%

U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

6.7%

U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.4%

U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts

Cities near Rivanna

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KeswickCensus-designated place1.6 mi2
PantopsCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.3
Lake MonticelloCensus-designated place5.7 mi8.8
CharlottesvilleCity6.4 mi10.2
RioCensus-designated place8 mi0.6
University of VirginiaCensus-designated place8.6 mi1.8
HollymeadCensus-designated place10 mi6.5
PalmyraCensus-designated place11 mi1.4
Piney MountainCensus-designated place12 mi1.1
EarlysvilleCensus-designated place12 mi3.1
IvyCensus-designated place13 mi2.4
BarboursvilleCensus-designated place13 mi2.2
North GardenCensus-designated place14 mi2.8
ScottsvilleTown14 mi1.5
GordonsvilleTown14 mi0.9
Free UnionCensus-designated place15 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rivanna, VA in?
Rivanna is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the population of Rivanna, VA?
About 2,211 people live in Rivanna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rivanna?
Nearby places include Keswick (1.6 mi), Pantops (4.7 mi), Lake Monticello (5.7 mi), Charlottesville (6.4 mi), Rio (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023