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Charlottesville is best known as the home of three presidents:  Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.  Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is a University town rich in tradition and history, filled with a booming cultural arts environment, and a community intent on preserving its past while looking forward to the future.

Charlottesville residents can easily enjoy the rich tradition of their city by touring Jefferson’s Monticello, or the University of Virginia (UVA) that was founded in 1819.  Just down the road from Monticello lies Madison’s Ash Lawn-Highland and 20 minutes from that is Monroe’s Montpelier.  Residents can also enjoy the newer attractions of the small city, such as the Downtown mall, one of the longest outdoor pedestrian malls in the nation or catch a show at the recently renovated Paramount Theater.  Charlottesville’s metro area has something for everyone.

Not only is Charlottesville home to a founding father, it was named, in 2004, by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated as the Best Place to Live in America.  With mild temperatures rarely dropping below 20° F or climbing above 90° F, there is ample opportunity to explore the miles of trails offered by state and city parks or tour the over 30 local vineyards.  For those that wish to play in the colder temperatures, there are also nearby ski resorts.

As a small city, the population of Charlottesville proper is just about 40,000 and the metropolitan area population is 200,000.  There are many opportunities for employment in the area and the largest employer, UVA, provides a steady workforce. Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, Inova Corporation, Lexis-Nexis, and Wachovia are some of the other major employers in the area.

With affordable housing, cost of living, and an area entrenched in history, art, and nature its no wonder Charlottesville, is one of the best places to live in America.

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