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Nellysford

Virginia · 1,584 residents · 9.625 sq mi
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Nellysford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,442. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $552,600. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,584
−2%since 2023
from 1,623 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
165 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 169 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.3
−3%since 2023
from 64.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6479131K1K2K201020202024Nellysford
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,442
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $133,036 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,724
+8%since 2023
from $70,801 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−3%since 2023
from 0.443 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$552,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $520,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,545
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,521 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+4%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(41)
Diversity Score20.6%(335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(63)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other2.5%(40)
Diversity Score17.4%(275)
Diversity Score
17
−16%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+17%since 2023
from 21.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Female
46.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nellysford, Virginia?

Nellysford, Virginia has about 1,584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nellysford, Virginia?

The typical household in Nellysford, Virginia earns about $136,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nellysford, Virginia expensive?

In Nellysford, Virginia, the median home is worth about $552,600, and the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.

How educated are people in Nellysford, Virginia?

About 69.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nellysford, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nellysford, Virginia?

About 10.4% of people in Nellysford, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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