City levels are determined by the county in which they are located. If the city is not named below, it may be located within a county listed below. Visit the National Association of Counties website and type the city name into the "City/Zip Search" tab to determine the city's county. If the city is not listed below or is not located in a county below, that city is a Level 1.
| Level | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | D.C. (District of Columbia) Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax | See also District of Columbia Arlington, Fairfax |
| 3 | Charlottesville | City of Charlottesville / Albemarle |
| 3 | Loudoun | Loudoun |
| 3 | Richmond | City of Richmond |
| 2 | Roanoke | City Limits of Roanoke |
| 2 | Virginia Beach | City of Virginia Beach |
| 3 | Williamsburg / York | James City / York Counties / City of Williamsburg |