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Gordonsville, VA

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Population
1,587
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
482 ft
Median Home Value
$272,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$941/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,556
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in VirginiaNearest larger communityCharlottesville, Virginia18 miles away · 44,388 residents.

About Gordonsville

Gordonsville is a quiet, historic town in Orange County, sitting about 20 miles northeast of Charlottesville. Home to roughly 1,400 people, it offers a relaxed, small-town pace surrounded by Virginia wine country and rolling Piedmont farmland. The town grew around a bustling 19th-century rail junction, and that heritage still anchors the area today, with well-preserved brick storefronts and the historic Exchange Hotel Museum telling the story of its railroad past.

2016 07 21 15 27 39 View south along U.S. Route 15 and east along U.S. Route 33 (Main Street) just southeast of Virginia State Route 231 (Gordon Avenue) in Gordonsville, Orange County, Virginia

Life here centers on Main Street, where you will find a walkable stretch of independent boutiques, bakeries, and local dining. Gordonsville famously celebrates its culinary roots with an annual Fried Chicken Festival, alongside hometown parades and seasonal gatherings throughout the year. It is a welcoming spot for anyone looking for genuine small-town character within an easy drive of Charlottesville.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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