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Nelsonville, OH
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Nelsonville, OH
At a Glance
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)
Is Nelsonville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nelsonville residents earn a median household income of $42,281 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,703. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,359 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelsonville is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,476. Median rent is $760/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Nelsonville reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,548/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Nelsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelsonville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.