Lovingston is a small town of 382 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lovingston stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lovingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lovingston city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.6
Lovingston's overall cost of living index is 98.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lovingston costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lovingston, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
29.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lovingston's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.1 /100k
Property Crime
1198.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lovingston is served primarily by Nelson County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lovingston, VA
National Avg
School District
Nelson County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lovingston sees average highs of 48.0°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Lovingston's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lovingston roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Lovingston's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1198.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lovingston are operated by Nelson County Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lovingston, VA has a population of 382, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lovingston averages 48.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches
with about 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lovingston, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22949.
The population of Lovingston, Virginia is 382 with a median age of 58.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lovingston: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lovingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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