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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
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$22,260 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $520/mo rent
Income Overview
Median Household Income
$22,260
70% below
US avg: $75,149
Per Capita Income
$22,260
43% below
US avg: $39,052
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
22% below
US avg: 3.6%
Income Comparison: Nelson vs. U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelson’s value as a percentage of the national average (100% line = U.S. avg)
Median Household
US: $75,149
$22,260
30%
Per Capita
US: $39,052
$22,260
57%
Avg Weekly Wage
US: $1,432
$428
30%
Thin line = U.S. average (100%)
Employment & Commute
Avg Weekly Wage
$428
70% below US avg ($1,432)
Business Landscape
Total Establishments
5,005
Complete Economy Data
Income & Wages
| Median Household Income | $22,260 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,260 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $428 |
Hardship Indicators
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
Commute
Businesses
| Total Establishments | 5,005 |