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Nelson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Pickens County County
Nelson, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nelson residents earn a median household income of $78,500 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,544. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 932 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelson is $246,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,015. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 40.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Nelson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,139/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelson has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.