Living in Nelson, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nelson · Census data 2020–2024
Nelson has 124 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median home value is $25,400.
Nelson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nelson at a glance
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 53.4State: 39
- Median home value
- $25,400State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 96.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Nelson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 89% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nelson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nelson the median home value is $25,400, 92% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $808 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Nelson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 85
- Owner-occupied
- 96.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.5%
- Vacant
- 32.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.18
32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nelson has many vacation and second homes.
Nelson demographics
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nelson ›
Education in Nelson
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Nelson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nelson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Nelson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 124 | — | $25,400 | — |
| Blackwater | 207 | $66,389 | $123,600 | $938 |
| Pilot Grove | 744 | $73,977 | $133,000 | $717 |
| Marshall | 13,739 | $54,437 | $147,900 | $761 |
| New Franklin | 1,170 | $55,066 | $139,500 | $679 |
| Boonville | 7,689 | $56,429 | $187,900 | $767 |
| Slater | 2,066 | $39,479 | $85,300 | $545 |
| Gilliam | 324 | $39,728 | $85,800 | $588 |
| Windsor Place | 405 | $99,375 | $235,800 | $1,000 |
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What is the average home price in Nelson?
The median home value in Nelson is $25,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Nelson, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 89% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
What is the median age in Nelson?
The median age in Nelson is 53.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Nelson?
The average commute to work in Nelson is 33 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nelson?
The unemployment rate in Nelson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nelson?
6.1% 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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