Living in Camp Nelson, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camp Nelson · Census data 2020–2024
Camp Nelson has 150 residents with a median age of 65.1. The median home value is $248,600.
Camp Nelson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Camp Nelson at a glance
- Population
- 150
- Median age
- 65.1State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $248,600State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
Is Camp Nelson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Camp Nelson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camp Nelson the median home value is $248,600, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Camp Nelson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 365
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 67.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.28
67.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Camp Nelson has many vacation and second homes.
Camp Nelson demographics
- Population
- 150
- Median age
- 65.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 53.3%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camp Nelson ›
Education in Camp Nelson
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Camp Nelson have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camp Nelson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Camp Nelson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Nelson | 150 | — | $248,600 | — |
| Springville | 514 | $99,000 | $581,600 | — |
| East Porterville | 5,066 | $41,061 | $257,700 | $1,044 |
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What is the average home price in Camp Nelson?
The median home value in Camp Nelson is $248,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Camp Nelson, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Camp Nelson?
The median age in Camp Nelson is 65.1 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Camp Nelson?
The unemployment rate in Camp Nelson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camp Nelson?
15.3% of adults in Camp 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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