Living in Nelsonia, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nelsonia · Census data 2020–2024
Nelsonia has 608 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $88,685 (5% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $136,200, the median rent is $759/month.
Nelsonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nelsonia at a glance
- Population
- 608
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,685State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $136,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $759/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Nelsonia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nelsonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nelsonia the median home value is $136,200, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $759 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $816 a month in housing costs.
Nelsonia median household income
The median household income in Nelsonia is $88,685 and the income per person is $38,340. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Nelsonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 354
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 21.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.19
Nelsonia demographics
- Population
- 608
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 31.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 277
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 19.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nelsonia ›
Education in Nelsonia
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Nelsonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nelsonia
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.9%
Nelsonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonia | 608 | $88,685 | $136,200 | $759 |
| Modest Town | 265 | $103,409 | — | — |
| Bloxom | 571 | $66,875 | $133,300 | $1,114 |
| Gargatha | 564 | $64,375 | $291,500 | — |
| Hallwood | 160 | $62,500 | $93,600 | $1,100 |
| Metompkin | 447 | $34,706 | $124,300 | $765 |
| Parksley | 867 | $76,875 | $163,100 | $1,012 |
| Pastoria | 863 | $46,884 | $116,200 | $916 |
| Makemie Park | 150 | $38,636 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Nelsonia, VA?
The median household income in Nelsonia is $88,685, 5% lower 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 Nelsonia?
The median home value in Nelsonia is $136,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Nelsonia?
The median gross rent in Nelsonia is $759 per month.
Is Nelsonia, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Nelsonia?
The median age in Nelsonia is 41.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Nelsonia?
The average commute to work in Nelsonia is 20 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nelsonia?
The unemployment rate in Nelsonia is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nelsonia?
15.9% of adults in Nelsonia 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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