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
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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$580,000
106% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.2%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,945
Ownership vs. Renting
63.2%
Owner-Occupied
36.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Homeownership Rate
63.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $580,000 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,130 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,945 |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |