At a Glance
Median Income
$86,228
$42,616 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
Zillow: $192,378
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
15.8% smoking rate
How Nelsonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelsonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nelsonia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nelsonia residents earn a median household income of $86,228 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,616. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelsonia is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,378. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
23.9% of adults in Nelsonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelsonia has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,228
Per Capita$42,616
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$192,378
Housing Units216
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation45 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+29.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Nelsonia was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.