Living in Nelson, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nelson · Census data 2020–2024
Nelson has 32 residents with a median age of 68.4. The median household income is $51,538 (34% lower than the Nevada median).
Nelson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nelson at a glance
- Population
- 32
- Median age
- 68.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $51,538State: $78,260
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
Is Nelson a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Nevada median; a poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Nelson median household income
The median household income in Nelson is $51,538 and the income per person is $55,309. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Nelson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 43
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 25.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
Nelson demographics
- Population
- 32
- Median age
- 68.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 59.4%
- Households
- 32
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nelson ›
Education in Nelson
25% of adults 25 and older in Nelson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nelson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 7%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 25%
Nelson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 32 | $51,538 | — | — |
| Boulder City | 14,919 | $74,757 | $435,600 | $1,427 |
| Searchlight | 246 | $49,766 | $142,700 | — |
| Henderson | 332,141 | $90,138 | $484,900 | $1,824 |
| Whitney | 47,221 | $67,155 | $329,000 | $1,574 |
| Enterprise | 240,464 | $98,462 | $475,500 | $1,934 |
| Paradise | 185,913 | $59,190 | $384,200 | $1,372 |
| Dolan Springs | 1,341 | $25,996 | $131,100 | — |
| Winchester | 37,081 | $50,120 | $302,800 | $1,220 |
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What is the median household income in Nelson, NV?
The median household income in Nelson is $51,538, 34% lower than the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Nelson, NV a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Nevada median; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in Nelson?
The median age in Nelson is 68.4 years (Nevada: 39.1).
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?
25% 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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