In Nelson, Virginia, the median home price is $365,800, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $72,589; the population is 14,732; schools rate 7.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 212.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated July 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Nelson at a glance
Population
14,732
Median Household Income
$72,589
Typical Home Value
$365,800
School District Rating
7.8
Violent Crime Rate
212.3
Avg Commute Time
30.3
About Nelson
Nelson has a population of 14,732. The median home value is $365,800, 22% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $72,589 (22% below the Virginia median). The most populated towns are Central, East, and West.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Nelson
5 towns, by population.
County rankings in Virginia
Every county in Virginia, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Virginia
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Virginia by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Virginia
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Virginia
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Virginia
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Virginia
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Virginia
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Virginia
- 10Best school ratingsVirginia School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Virginia
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Virginia
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Virginia
Nelson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Nelson?
- Nelson has a population of 14,732 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Nelson?
- The median home value in Nelson is $365,800. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Nelson?
- Median household income in Nelson is $72,589 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Nelson in?
- Nelson is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Nelson?
- Nelson contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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