Esmont · National Register of Historic Places
Esmont’s story
136 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1910.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1890Esmont is settled
EsmontVA
This town of 751 people was settled in 1890.
Photo: Eduardo Montes-Bradley · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
751
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$278K
+2.3% in a year
Median age
52.9
years
Jobs based here
6
A commuter town
Is Esmont a good place to live?
Esmont’s median age is 52.9 years, where Virginia’s towns sit at 38.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. 37% of the land in Esmont is conserved, where Virginia’s towns sit at 4.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Esmont has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District and Christ Church Glendower. Esmont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
751 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Esmont: who provides what
Esmont is unincorporated, so Albemarle County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAppalachian Power17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesAlbemarle CountyAlbemarle County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Virginia you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAlbemarle General RegistrarAlbemarle County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code2293722937 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Esmont.
Outdoors
Esmont keeps nearly a third of its land conserved
There are 0.3 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. For Esmont, the density of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile. This Virginia town has one park or preserve, 14 acres in all.
36.9%conserved
36.9%
conserved · 857 of 2,320 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Simpson Park | — | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
Esmont has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
For residents in Esmont, the share who live below the poverty line is 6.5%. The top destinations are Charlottesville (23%), University of Virginia (8%) and Pantops (4%). In Esmont, the mean commuting time is 26 minutes.
0%work in town
| Esmont | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Esmont0%
Charlottesville23%
University of Virginia8%
Pantops4%
Hollymead4%
16 mi
median commute distance
6
jobs based in Esmont
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
A typical Esmont home is worth about $278K
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 2.3%. Among households in Esmont, 83% are owner-occupiers.
$278KZillow home value
Typical home value
Esmont$278K
Virginia$412K
+2.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Esmont has four seasons and pleasant summers
Summer afternoons peak near 88° in July, and January nights bottom out around 27°; snowfall runs to about 17 inches a winter. Esmont has chilly winters and warm summers.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–49°
Spring44–68°
Summer64–86°
Fall47–69°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Esmont is
In Esmont, 26% of adults get no exercise outside work. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Esmont is ahead of Virginia on 2 and behind on 3. 16% of adults locally have diabetes; 18% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Esmont | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Virginia
2 better27 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Esmont | VA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with depression | 17.8% | 21.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.3% | 3.3% |
University of Virginia Medical Center
In Charlottesville · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Esmont faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 56% of U.S. communities. 55% of Esmont’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 25%. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2011.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHurricanes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 25 attractions →Blue Ridge Parkway and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Esmont. Close and well known come first.
19 mi ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway16.5M visitors a year
19 mi National ParkShenandoah National Park1.7M visitors a year
15 mi Stadium & arenaScott Stadium
30 mi National Historical ParkAppomattox Court House National Historical Park77K visitors a year
16 mi Stadium & arenaJohn Paul Jones Arena
15 mi City parkMarket Street ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Blue Ridge Parkway: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Shenandoah National Park: Image copyright 2005 by user G. Edward Johnson (user Lorax) and released under t, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Scott Stadium: Mak7912, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · John Paul Jones Arena: Bob Mical, CC BY 2.0 · Market Street Park: Chad Fennell, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Esmont
17pages on Esmont
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Esmont
About 2 of every 100 Esmont residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Virginia.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Esmont for work
Where Esmont’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
6jobs based in Esmont
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Esmont on the National Register of Historic Places.
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About Esmont
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Esmont is a census-designated place (CDP) in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 Census was 491. Esmont, Guthrie Hall, and Mountain Grove are listed the National Register of Historic Places.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 561 ft
- ZIP code
- 22937
Questions about Esmont
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Esmont, VA a good place to live?
Esmont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.