Living in Nelson, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nelson · Census data 2020–2024
Nelson has 519 residents with a median age of 19.1. The median home value is $96,000.
Nelson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nelson at a glance
- Population
- 519
- Median age
- 19.1State: 39
- Median home value
- $96,000State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
Is Nelson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 11%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Nelson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nelson the median home value is $96,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,378 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Nelson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 25.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 4.44
Nelson demographics
- Population
- 519
- Median age
- 19.1
- Under 18
- 48.9%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nelson ›
Education in Nelson
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Nelson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nelson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Nelson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 519 | — | $96,000 | — |
| Avra Valley | 6,277 | $54,132 | $158,400 | $661 |
| Picture Rocks | 9,448 | $61,634 | $230,300 | $960 |
| Marana | 56,938 | $112,606 | $413,800 | $1,818 |
| Red Rock | 3,277 | $80,357 | $289,600 | — |
| Tucson Mountains | 11,353 | $134,474 | $473,200 | $1,450 |
| Casas Adobes | 72,059 | $83,683 | $343,400 | $1,650 |
| Oro Valley | 48,162 | $107,117 | $475,700 | $1,669 |
| Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $41,100 | $1,034 |
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What is the average home price in Nelson?
The median home value in Nelson is $96,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Nelson, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 11%.
What is the median age in Nelson?
The median age in Nelson is 19.1 years (Arizona: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Nelson?
The unemployment rate in Nelson is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nelson?
18.5% of adults in Nelson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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