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Nickelsville, VA

Nickelsville, VA.

Population: 2,525 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Nickelsville, VA is $183,393 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $178,900 after a median 36 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 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$183,393

Typical home value

+7.8%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$183,393
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+22.9%
5-year appreciation
+51.7%
10-year appreciation
+125.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$183,393
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$178,900
Median list price
$199,000
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
-33.7%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
105.3%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$845/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,465/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)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
Nickelsville Elementary, Twin Springs High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
48.0 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 in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
WHITESBURG ARH HOSPITAL, WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WELLMONT HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-39 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
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
3,556
Average weekly wage
$911
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Information, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
32

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

How it compares

NickelsvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$183,393$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$178,900$380,000$325,000
Median days on market36 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 typical home value in Nickelsville, VA?
$183,393.
What is the median sale price in Nickelsville, VA?
$178,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Nickelsville, VA?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Nickelsville, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,091/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.
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, 2024-25).
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: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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