Nelson, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

29,317 Population 16,378/sq mi density

558 ft Elevation 170 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$38,515 median income, 5.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$174,832 home value, $963/mo rent

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Nelson, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$38,515

49% below

$38,515 per capita

Home Value

$174,832

38% below

Median Rent

$963/mo

17% below

Bachelor's Degree+

25.4%

25% below

42.0% high school+

Unemployment

5.7%

58% above

Avg Temperature

47°F

242 sunny days/yr

Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?

3.3 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nelson residents earn a median household income of $38,515 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,515. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,668 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nelson is $174,832 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $963/month.

Education

25.4% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 42.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Nelson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population29,317

Median Age39.3 yrs

Density16,378/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born17.7%

Veterans3.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$38,515

Per Capita$38,515

Unemployment5.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$741

Housing

Home Value$174,832

Rent$963

Ownership65.2%

Housing Units11,727

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days242/yr

Rain51.5 in/yr

Elevation558 ft

Education

Bachelor's+25.4%

High School+42.0%

Community

Did You Know?

18.8% work from home.

5.8% of the population has a disability.

17.7% of residents are foreign-born.