Living in Nelsonville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nelsonville · Census data 2020–2024
Nelsonville has 714 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $153,750 (79% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $599,700, the median rent is $1,902/month.
Nelsonville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nelsonville at a glance
- Population
- 714
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $153,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $599,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,902/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Nelsonville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 79% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nelsonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nelsonville the median home value is $599,700, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,902 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,092 a month in housing costs.
Nelsonville median household income
The median household income in Nelsonville is $153,750 and the income per person is $63,941. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Nelsonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 288
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.83
Nelsonville demographics
- Population
- 714
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 33.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 248
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nelsonville ›
Education in Nelsonville
60% of adults 25 and older in Nelsonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 38.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nelsonville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 61.6%
- Public transit
- 6%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Nelsonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville | 714 | $153,750 | $599,700 | $1,902 |
| Cold Spring | 1,863 | $117,292 | $600,100 | $1,777 |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | 3,037 | $140,208 | $471,200 | $1,471 |
| Firthcliffe | 5,432 | $101,250 | $407,400 | $1,831 |
| Highland Falls | 3,683 | $110,714 | $353,900 | $1,643 |
| New Windsor | 8,919 | $81,340 | $345,200 | $1,666 |
| Beacon | 14,834 | $107,859 | $471,600 | $1,658 |
| Vails Gate | 3,052 | $70,688 | $310,100 | $1,616 |
| West Point | 6,349 | $135,333 | — | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Nelsonville, NY?
The median household income in Nelsonville is $153,750, 79% higher 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 Nelsonville?
The median home value in Nelsonville is $599,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Nelsonville?
The median gross rent in Nelsonville is $1,902 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Nelsonville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 79% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Nelsonville?
The median age in Nelsonville is 42.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Nelsonville?
The average commute to work in Nelsonville is 36 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nelsonville?
The unemployment rate in Nelsonville is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nelsonville?
60% of adults in Nelsonville 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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