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Lovingston, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
430 Population 107/sq mi density
$288,200 Home Value $304,217 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 903 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lovingston, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$288,200
2% above
Zillow: $304,217
Violent Crime
90/100K
76% below
903/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Lovingston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lovingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
102%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lovingston a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lovingston is $288,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,217. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Lovingston reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 903/100K.

Education

26.8% of adults in Lovingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lovingston has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population430
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,382
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$924

Housing

Home Value$288,200
Rent
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$304,217
Housing Units375
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent90/100K
Property903/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,481/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,249 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Broadband64.5%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Lovingston was founded in 1809.
The median home in Lovingston was built in 1986.
43.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.