Living in Nelson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nelson · Census data 2020–2024
Nelson has 1,166 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $89,375 (16% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $255,000, the median rent is $998/month.
Nelson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nelson at a glance
- Population
- 1,166
- Median age
- 43.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $89,375State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $255,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $998/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Nelson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Georgia median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Nelson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nelson the median home value is $255,000, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $998 per month, which is 49.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,565 a month in housing costs.
Nelson median household income
The median household income in Nelson is $89,375 and the income per person is $45,607. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Nelson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 458
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.66
Nelson demographics
- Population
- 1,166
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 438
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nelson ›
Education in Nelson
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Nelson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nelson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Nelson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 1,166 | $89,375 | $255,000 | $998 |
| Ball Ground | 2,856 | $117,829 | $366,300 | $1,344 |
| Jasper | 4,630 | $52,442 | $282,500 | $1,122 |
| Waleska | 808 | $56,250 | $483,300 | $879 |
| Canton | 35,741 | $80,091 | $407,800 | $1,680 |
| Talking Rock | 274 | $250,001 | $572,200 | — |
| Dawsonville | 4,403 | $90,929 | $362,900 | $1,208 |
| Holly Springs | 18,627 | $113,992 | $448,400 | $1,850 |
| Milton | 41,546 | $171,295 | $789,000 | $2,065 |
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What is the median household income in Nelson, GA?
The median household income in Nelson is $89,375, 16% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Nelson?
The median home value in Nelson is $255,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Nelson?
The median gross rent in Nelson is $998 per month, about 49.1% of household income.
Is Nelson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Georgia median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Nelson?
The median age in Nelson is 43.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Nelson?
The average commute to work in Nelson is 30 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nelson?
The unemployment rate in Nelson is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nelson?
21.5% 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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