About Nelson County

Nelson is a county in the VA State. It has a population of 14,773 and a population density of 31, which is 67% below the national average.


Nelson County has a median home value of $344,945. The average rent of $1,521 is 27% below the national average rent. The average household income in Nelson County is $64,028 , which is 18% below the national average of household income.

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$344,945Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,521Median Rent
$1,500 National

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Nelson County's population is made up of 57% married, 23% single, 10% divorced and 10% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 51%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 20%. Homeowners make up 79% of the population in Nelson County.

14,773Population
327,000,000 National
31Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
51 Median Age
38 National
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The Per Capita income in Nelson County is $42,837. The Median Household Income is $64,028

$42,837Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$64,028Median Household Income
$68,703 National
13% Poverty Rate
$10 National
3% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Nelson County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$344,945Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,521Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
21%
Home Owners
79%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Shipman crime index is 38 which is lower than the national average.

38
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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