At a Glance
Median Income
$39,250
$27,906 per capita
Home Value
$60,400
Zillow: $154,006
Median Rent
$635/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.2% smoking rate
How Nelliston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelliston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nelliston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nelliston residents earn a median household income of $39,250 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,906. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,248 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelliston is $60,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,006. Median rent is $635/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.4% of adults in Nelliston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelliston has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population732
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density659/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,250
Per Capita$27,906
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$2,632M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,400
Rent$635
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$154,006
Housing Units458
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,219/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation423 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband53.3%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Nelliston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.