Living in Nellysford, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nellysford · Census data 2020–2024
Nellysford has 1,584 residents with a median age of 62.3. The median household income is $136,442 (46% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $552,600, the median rent is $1,545/month.
Nellysford at a glance
- Population
- 1,584
- Median age
- 62.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $136,442State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $552,600State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,545/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Nellysford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Nellysford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nellysford the median home value is $552,600, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,545 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,269 a month in housing costs.
Nellysford median household income
The median household income in Nellysford is $136,442 and the income per person is $76,724. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Nellysford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 829
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.13
Nellysford demographics
- Population
- 1,584
- Median age
- 62.3
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 41.9%
- Households
- 742
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nellysford ›
Education in Nellysford
69.2% of adults 25 and older in Nellysford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 35.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nellysford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 37.1%
- Drive alone
- 55.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Nellysford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellysford | 1,584 | $136,442 | $552,600 | $1,545 |
| Wintergreen | 589 | $120,346 | $513,800 | — |
| Afton | 266 | $93,409 | $372,700 | — |
| Lyndhurst | 1,309 | $76,111 | $251,900 | $1,089 |
| Waynesboro | 22,841 | $59,994 | $245,500 | $1,020 |
| Stuarts Draft | 11,780 | $79,332 | $294,300 | $1,201 |
| Dooms | 1,454 | $87,292 | $274,100 | — |
| Fishersville | 9,484 | $83,671 | $348,900 | $1,483 |
| Shipman | 472 | $49,301 | $234,700 | $1,068 |
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What is the median household income in Nellysford, VA?
The median household income in Nellysford is $136,442, 46% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Nellysford?
The median home value in Nellysford is $552,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Nellysford?
The median gross rent in Nellysford is $1,545 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Nellysford, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Nellysford?
The median age in Nellysford is 62.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Nellysford?
The average commute to work in Nellysford is 25 minutes; 37.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nellysford?
The unemployment rate in Nellysford is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nellysford?
69.2% of adults in Nellysford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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