Nelson County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Nelson County, VA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Nelson County, VA in its market cycle?
Nelson County, VA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Nelson County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $443K | ▲ +4.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 15 days | ▼ -16.7% |
| Months of Supply | 5.2 | ▲ +36.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 103 | ▲ +12% |
| Homes Sold | 20 | ▼ -16.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $276 | ▲ +11.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% | ▲ +0.4% |
How has Nelson County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Nelson County, VA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Nelson County, VA?
The median sale price in Nelson County, VA is $443K, having risen 4.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Nelson County, VA?
Nelson County, VA scores 13 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Nelson County, VA's Alpha Score?
Nelson County, VA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (67/100) and its weakest is Affordability (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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