Living in Nelson, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nelson · Census data 2020–2024
Nelson has 648 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $99,792 (about the same as the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $340,900, the median rent is $1,203/month.
Nelson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nelson at a glance
- Population
- 648
- Median age
- 42.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $99,792State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $340,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,203/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Nelson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nelson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nelson the median home value is $340,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,203 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,958 a month in housing costs.
Nelson median household income
The median household income in Nelson is $99,792 and the income per person is $56,526. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Nelson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 377
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 32.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.54
32.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nelson has many vacation and second homes.
Nelson demographics
- Population
- 648
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nelson ›
Education in Nelson
61.1% of adults 25 and older in Nelson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 22.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nelson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 31.5%
- Drive alone
- 54.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Nelson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 648 | $99,792 | $340,900 | $1,203 |
| Harrisville | 885 | $103,036 | $430,500 | $1,611 |
| Sullivan | 687 | $106,667 | $236,500 | $1,225 |
| Roxbury | 299 | $69,226 | $323,100 | — |
| Stoddard | 1,072 | $94,904 | $330,300 | $895 |
| Hancock | 1,791 | $95,208 | $436,700 | $1,208 |
| Gilsum | 716 | $80,417 | $241,500 | $1,575 |
| Antrim | 2,692 | $86,648 | $298,800 | $1,040 |
| Dublin | 1,688 | $104,659 | $430,500 | $1,325 |
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What is the median household income in Nelson, NH?
The median household income in Nelson is $99,792, about the same as the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $340,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Nelson?
The median gross rent in Nelson is $1,203 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Nelson, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
What is the median age in Nelson?
The median age in Nelson is 42.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Nelson?
The average commute to work in Nelson is 24 minutes; 31.5% 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?
61.1% 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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