NAICS 51
Information in Charlottesville, VA
Metro Market Score 57.1 (Challenging), ranked #221 of 294 metros. 182 establishments, 1,627 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 57.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Challenging
Lower is better. Relative to national information average.
High-Cost Market
Market conditions for information in Charlottesville are tougher than average. The 57.1 market score reflects a combination of high labor costs, mixed growth signals, and an already crowded field. Rank: #221 of 294 metros.
Industry Concentration
83.0
LQ: 0.76
Rank #244 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
88.8
$128,303 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 64.3
Employment growth index
Rank #106 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
17.4
YoY wage change index
182 Information Firms in Charlottesville
182
Establishments
-8.5% YoY
1,627
Total Employment
+0.0% YoY
$128,303
Average Annual Wage
+0.0% YoY
0.76
Location Quotient
Below national avg
Charlottesville vs Virginia Statewide
How this metro's information market compares to Virginia overall. The state ranks #9/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Charlottesville | VA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.1 Challenging | 36.2 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #221 of 294 metros | #9 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Charlottesville
Information in Other Virginia Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Charlottesville, VA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.