At a Glance
Median Income
$54,115
$22,258 per capita
Home Value
$98,400
Zillow: $432,818
Violent Crime
2,436/100K
17,960/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nelson residents earn a median household income of $54,115 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,258. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelson is $98,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,818. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Nelson reports 2,436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 541% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 17,960/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelson has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population316
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,115
Per Capita$22,258
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$432,818
Housing Units143
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent2,436/100K
Property17,960/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,977 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute43 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Nelson was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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