At a Glance
Median Income
$133,125
$58,435 per capita
Home Value
$577,200
Zillow: $690,612
Median Rent
$1,855/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
8.1% smoking rate
How Nelsonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelsonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nelsonville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nelsonville residents earn a median household income of $133,125 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,435. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelsonville is $577,200 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $690,612. Median rent is $1,855/month, with 39.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
58.4% of adults in Nelsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelsonville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population714
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density693/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,125
Per Capita$58,435
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A
Home Value$577,200
Rent$1,855
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$690,612
Housing Units279
Rent Burden39.6%
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation323 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+26.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Nelsonville was built in 1938.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.