Nellysford is a small town of 1,396 in Virginia, with a median household income of $126,250
.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nellysford stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Nellysford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nellysford 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
Nellysford's overall cost of living index is 98.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nellysford costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nellysford, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$492,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,611
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$126,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nellysford'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
Metric
Nellysford, VA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
65.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nellysford sees average highs of 44.2°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.6 inches of snow per year.
Nellysford's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nellysford roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $492,700 and median rent is $1,611/month.
Nellysford'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Nellysford, VA has a population of 1,396, a median household income of $126,250, 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.
Nellysford averages 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches
with about 21.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nellysford, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22958.
The population of Nellysford, Virginia is 1,396 with a median age of 65.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nellysford: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $492,700, median household income $126,250, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nellysford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
