Nelson, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

54,400 Population 317/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$22,260 median income, 2.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$104,000 home value, $520/mo rent

Nelson, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,260

70% below

$22,260 per capita

Home Value

$104,000

63% below

Median Rent

$520/mo

55% below

Unemployment

2.8%

22% below

Avg Temperature

51°F

276 sunny days/yr

Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 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 $22,260 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,260. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 5,005 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nelson is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $520/month.

Climate & Weather

Nelson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population54,400

Median Age44.3 yrs

Density317/mi²

Foreign Born8.7%

Economy

Median Income$22,260

Per Capita$22,260

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$428

Housing

Home Value$104,000

Rent$520

Ownership73.8%

Housing Units21,760

Climate

Avg Temp51°F

Sunny Days276/yr

Rain50.8 in/yr

Elevation36 ft

Did You Know?

Nelson was founded in 1841.