Nelson County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
14,777 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,525 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$283,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$729 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlottesville Metro Area
2
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlottesville Metro Area
3
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 34
Feb 3 4 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 3 0 54
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, VA State Senate District 11, VA State House District 53, VA
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Schools

Nelson Middle
4 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Nelson County High
4 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Tye River Elem
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Rockfish River Elem
11 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Sweet Briar College
19 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Southern Virginia University
26 miles, W • 1.9 star
Piedmont Virginia Community College
26 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Virginia-Main Campus
27 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Augusta Health
22 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
34 miles, NE • 1 star
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