The Town FilesNellysford, Virginia
Community in Nelson County · population 1,254 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $552,600
- Household income
- $136,442
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 62.3
Nellysford is a community of 1,254 people in Nelson County, Virginia. The median home is worth $552,600, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Virginia towns, quieter than 98% of Virginia towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Virginia towns.
How Nellysford 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 Nellysford is worth $552,600, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $136,442, which is more affordable than 37% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,545 a month. 88.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nellysford | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $552,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,545 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $136,442 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.7% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.7% | — |
Who lives in Nellysford
| People | Nellysford | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 41.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.2% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 13.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 37.1% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 91.8% |
Weather in Nellysford
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 23.4°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Nellysford since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 1, 1959 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 1, 1959.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 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 Nellysford itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Towns near Nellysford
- Sherando, VA5.3 mi · 696 people · home $239,300
- Lyndhurst, VA7.6 mi · 1,554 people · home $251,900
- Waynesboro, VA9.9 mi · 22,196 people · home $245,500
- Stuarts Draft, VA10.1 mi · 12,142 people · home $294,300
- Lovingston, VA11.2 mi · 503 people · home $294,100
- Dooms, VA12.4 mi · 1,279 people · home $274,100
- Fishersville, VA13.3 mi · 9,629 people · home $348,900
- Crozet, VA14.5 mi · 9,224 people · home $547,200
Nellysford questions
Is Nellysford, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nellysford scores better for retirees than 99% of Virginia towns and quieter than 98%. 41.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.3).
How much does a house cost in Nellysford?
The median owner-occupied home in Nellysford is valued at $552,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $136,442, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,545 a month.
What is the weather like in Nellysford?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 16.5 inches of snow.
Does Nellysford get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Nellysford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 1, 1959. 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)