Median Income
$70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$400
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.2%
294% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.6%
2% higher than US avg
How Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population929
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty12.6%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units405
Rent Burden5.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+1.2%
Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Nelson receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Nelson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Nelson is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.2%, unemployment is notably high. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Nelson is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.
Nelson has a population of 929 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
The median household income in Nelson is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.2% |
| 294% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
The median home value in Nelson is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $400 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 5.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 90.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.6% |
| Housing Units | 405 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Nelson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 136.6 sq mi (353.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |