Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Louisa, VA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,501
Population
2,173
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Experience exceptional small-town living in the heart of Virginia
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Quaint
Louisa, Virginia sits in the heart of the state's Piedmont region, where Blue Ridge foothills meet rolling countryside and small-town life moves at its own comfortable pace. It serves as the county seat of Louisa County, giving the town a steady civic energy backed by local government offices, schools, and community institutions. The area draws residents who want easy access to larger metros, Charlottesville is roughly 30 miles west and Richmond sits about 60 miles east, without the congestion or cost that comes with living inside them.
The town itself carries a relaxed, rooted feel. Historic courthouse buildings anchor the downtown corridor, and surrounding land opens into open pastures, farms, and wooded lots that give the area its distinctly rural character. Louisa County is also home to the North Anna Nuclear Power Station, one of Virginia's key energy facilities, which stands as a notable economic anchor for the region.
Renters here will find a modest but varied housing mix. Single-family rentals and smaller apartment communities dot the landscape, alongside townhome options that suit those wanting a bit more space. The inventory leans toward low-rise and residential-scale buildings rather than high-rises, reflecting the town's unhurried, small-community scale. For anyone seeking a slower rhythm with real Virginia countryside at the doorstep, Louisa offers a grounded place to call home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,124
Average: $66,398
Education
516
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
983
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Louisa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Louisa, VA is $564 for a studio, $1,501 for one bedroom, $1,375 for two bedrooms, and $1,532 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Louisa has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,501/month
835 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Louisa, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
632 Students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
632 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
579 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.