At a Glance
Median Income
$133,036
$70,801 per capita
Home Value
$520,000
Zillow: $596,756
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.3%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
10.1% smoking rate
How Nellysford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nellysford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nellysford a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nellysford residents earn a median household income of $133,036 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,801. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nellysford is $520,000 , 84% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $596,756. Median rent is $1,521/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
70.3% of adults in Nellysford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nellysford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,623
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,036
Per Capita$70,801
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A
Home Value$520,000
Rent$1,521
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$596,756
Housing Units803
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,481/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation2,865 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.3%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+33.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Nellysford was built in 2000.
39.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.