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Nelson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Douglas County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
113
Population
171/sq mi density
$52,708
Median Income
$32,851 per capita
$156,700
Home Value
$319,385 Zillow
$917
Median Rent
43.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
222
Violent Crime/100K
3,748 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,708 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,700 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$156,700
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.8%
22% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
55
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$156,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$319,385
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.8%
Owner-Occupied
49.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$917/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
42% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
50.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $156,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,385 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $917 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 55 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 43.9% |