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Nelson, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,106 Population 2,410/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $46,040 per capita
$580,000 Home Value
$1,130 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 9.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$580,000 home value, $1,130/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nelson, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$46,040 per capita
Home Value
$580,000
106% above
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
3% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
23.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
11.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
257 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)

Income
96%
Home Value
206%
Rent
97%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,040. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nelson is $580,000 , 106% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,130/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

22.6% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 23.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Nelson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,106
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2,410/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$46,040
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty11.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

C
Home Value$580,000
Rent$1,130
Ownership63.2%
Housing Units4,945
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,772 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+23.8%
Graduate+9.5%

Community

Commute19 min

Did You Know?

27.5% work from home.