At a Glance
Median Income
$75,502
$38,463 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
Zillow: $224,275
Median Rent
$1,421/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
268/100K
1,235/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
13.8% smoking rate
How Nederland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nederland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nederland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nederland residents earn a median household income of $75,502 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,463. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,839 business establishments, including 575 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nederland is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,275. Median rent is $1,421/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Nederland reports 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,235/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Nederland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nederland has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population18,475
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,258/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,502
Per Capita$38,463
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$27,102M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$1,421
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$224,275
Housing Units8,122
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent268/100K
Property1,235/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,735/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain62.1 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation12 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Nederland was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 575 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.