Living in Nelliston, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nelliston · Census data 2020–2024
Nelliston has 707 residents with a median age of 60.6. The median household income is $39,219 (54% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $74,200, the median rent is $628/month.
Nelliston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nelliston at a glance
- Population
- 707
- Median age
- 60.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $39,219State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $74,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $628/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Nelliston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nelliston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nelliston the median home value is $74,200, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
Nelliston median household income
The median household income in Nelliston is $39,219 and the income per person is $30,582. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Nelliston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 471
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.79
Nelliston demographics
- Population
- 707
- Median age
- 60.6
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 31.1%
- Households
- 396
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nelliston ›
Education in Nelliston
18% of adults 25 and older in Nelliston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nelliston
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.3%
Nelliston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelliston | 707 | $39,219 | $74,200 | $628 |
| Fort Plain | 2,290 | $34,738 | $80,900 | $709 |
| Palatine Bridge | 727 | $80,625 | $155,900 | $460 |
| Canajoharie | 1,839 | $80,139 | $125,800 | $870 |
| St. Johnsville | 1,790 | $47,109 | $80,500 | $742 |
| Sharon Springs | 634 | $55,000 | $121,800 | $1,250 |
| Cherry Valley | 482 | $96,458 | $162,200 | $763 |
| Fonda | 596 | $49,300 | $114,100 | $857 |
| Fultonville | 678 | $92,000 | $148,600 | $938 |
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What is the median household income in Nelliston, NY?
The median household income in Nelliston is $39,219, 54% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Nelliston?
The median home value in Nelliston is $74,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Nelliston?
The median gross rent in Nelliston is $628 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Nelliston, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
What is the median age in Nelliston?
The median age in Nelliston is 60.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Nelliston?
The average commute to work in Nelliston is 25 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nelliston?
The unemployment rate in Nelliston is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nelliston?
18% of adults in Nelliston 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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