Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Nellysford is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,623. Residents earn $133,036 per year, which is 77% above the national average.
Based on current data, Nellysford receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Nellysford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Nellysford is $133,036, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Nellysford among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Nellysford is $520,000, making it a premium housing market at 84% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,521 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Nellysford is a highly educated community — 70.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Nellysford enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,036 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,801 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $924 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,891 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 560 |
| County GDP | $700M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,245 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.82% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 39.0% |
| Census Median | $520,000 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $577,064 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,521 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,245 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.82% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,481/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,865 ft (873 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9235°N, 78.8935°W |
| County FIPS | 51125 |
Winner: Republican by 7.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 70.3% |
| 109% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 39.0% |