Retire to Charlottesville
According to 2019 rankings by Kiplinger, Charlottesville is the happiest place in the country to retire.
Charlottesville offers nationally recognized recreation, natural vistas & trails, dining, healthcare, championship college sports, academic excellence, lifelong learning, and convenient air, rail and highway access to the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and East Coast.
Relocate America: Best Place to Relocate
Money: 100 Best Places to Live
Number One City for Retirement – Kiplinger.com
Travel 50 & Beyond: Top Ten Great Places to Retire
Kiplinger: Top Places to Retire
AARP: Top 10 Healthiest Places to Retire
Best Places to Retire, Black Enterprise
Golf Digest: Best Retirement City for Golfers

Starting in 2020, we’re launching a special Chamber membership for retirees. We welcome your involvement, expertise, and perspective.
Questions? Contact the Chamber at 434.295.3141 or connect@cvillechamber.com.
Resources
- Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA)
- The Center
- Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR)
- University of Virginia
- UVA Health
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
- Center for Nonprofit Excellence
- Newcomers Club of Greater Charlottesville
- Aging in Place Business Network