Living in Nickelsville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nickelsville · Census data 2020–2024
Nickelsville has 368 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median household income is $46,250 (50% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $175,000, the median rent is $746/month.
Nickelsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nickelsville at a glance
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 54.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $175,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $746/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Nickelsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Nickelsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nickelsville the median home value is $175,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $746 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,025 a month in housing costs.
Nickelsville median household income
The median household income in Nickelsville is $46,250 and the income per person is $28,882. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Nickelsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 204
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.19
Nickelsville demographics
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 168
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nickelsville ›
Education in Nickelsville
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Nickelsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nickelsville
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.3%
Nickelsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickelsville | 368 | $46,250 | $175,000 | $746 |
| Dungannon | 316 | $19,688 | $79,200 | $569 |
| Mendota | 262 | $46,012 | — | — |
| Hiltons | 217 | $42,866 | — | — |
| Castlewood | 1,357 | $60,592 | $157,300 | $684 |
| Gate City | 1,928 | $42,857 | $163,000 | $660 |
| Weber City | 1,504 | $47,778 | $155,900 | $861 |
| St. Paul | 963 | $33,000 | $176,100 | $460 |
| Bloomingdale | 9,292 | $52,317 | $165,500 | $836 |
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What is the median household income in Nickelsville, VA?
The median household income in Nickelsville is $46,250, 50% 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 Nickelsville?
The median home value in Nickelsville is $175,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Nickelsville?
The median gross rent in Nickelsville is $746 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Nickelsville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Nickelsville?
The median age in Nickelsville is 54.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Nickelsville?
The average commute to work in Nickelsville is 38 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nickelsville?
The unemployment rate in Nickelsville is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nickelsville?
11.4% of adults in Nickelsville 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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