The Town FilesLovingston, Virginia
Community in Nelson County · population 503 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $294,100
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 58.5
Lovingston is a community of 503 people in Nelson County, Virginia. The median home is worth $294,100, close to the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Virginia towns, quieter than 72% of Virginia towns, better for families than 70% of Virginia towns.
How Lovingston ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lovingston is worth $294,100, close to the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Median rent is $232 a month. 50.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lovingston | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $294,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $232 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | — | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.4% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lovingston
| People | Lovingston | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.0% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 11.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 42.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | — min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.8% | 91.8% |
Weather in Lovingston
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.7 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lovingston since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 19, 2019 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 2, 1968.
Severe weather in Nelson County since 1996
Nelson County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Nelson County
Nelson County had 3,982 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,069 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Lovingston itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Lovingston
2 public schools with 844 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High | 9-12 | 485 | 10.8 |
| Nelson Middle | 6-8 | 359 | 12.0 |
Towns near Lovingston
- Arrington, VA6.2 mi · 718 people · home $220,600
- Nellysford, VA11.2 mi · 1,254 people · home $552,600
- Sherando, VA16.3 mi · 696 people · home $239,300
- Amherst, VA16.4 mi · 2,110 people · home $220,700
- Lyndhurst, VA18.6 mi · 1,554 people · home $251,900
- Stuarts Draft, VA20.0 mi · 12,142 people · home $294,300
- Scottsville, VA20.6 mi · 524 people · home $309,600
- Waynesboro, VA21.1 mi · 22,196 people · home $245,500
Lovingston questions
Is Lovingston, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lovingston scores better for retirees than 46% of Virginia towns and quieter than 72%. 29.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.5).
How much does a house cost in Lovingston?
The median owner-occupied home in Lovingston is valued at $294,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is $232 a month.
What is the weather like in Lovingston?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 15.7 inches of snow.
Does Lovingston get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lovingston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 19, 2019. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)