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Nickelsville, VA

Nickelsville, VA.

Population: 2,525 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nickelsville, VA is $185,871 — up 8.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,650 after a median 95.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,871

Median home value

+8.9%

1-year change

95.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,871
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+24.9%
5-year appreciation
+51.2%
10-year appreciation
+126.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$185,871
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$258,650
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+25.3%
Median days on market
95.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
1-year forecast
+4.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Nickelsville Elementary, TWIN SPRINGS HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.9 in
Annual snowfall
2.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
759
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,457

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Flying W Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-39 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
39.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,001
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,511
Average weekly wage
$812
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Other Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NickelsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$185,871$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$258,650$380,000$325,000
Median days on market96 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,001$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Nickelsville, VA?
$185,871.
What is the median sale price in Nickelsville, VA?
$258,650.
How long do homes take to sell in Nickelsville, VA?
Median days on market: 95.5 days.
What is typical rent in Nickelsville, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,335/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Nickelsville, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
Is Nickelsville, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Nickelsville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nickelsville, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nickelsville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nickelsville, VA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Nickelsville, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Nickelsville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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