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Nelson, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

3.0 /5.0
B Good
929 Population 7/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $44,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$400 Median Rent 5.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Nelson, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$44,200 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$400/mo
66% below
5.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
34.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
294% above
12.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
257 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
53%
Rent
34%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
394%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,200. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nelson is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $400/month, with 5.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.0% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 34.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Nelson has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population929
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty12.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$850

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$400
Ownership90.1%
Housing Units405
Rent Burden5.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation190 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute27 min