Living in Nelson, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nelson · Census data 2020–2024
Nelson has 381 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $70,625 (9% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $164,200, the median rent is $972/month.
Nelson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nelson at a glance
- Population
- 381
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $70,625State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $164,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $972/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Nelson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
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 $164,200, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,195 a month in housing costs.
Nelson median household income
The median household income in Nelson is $70,625 and the income per person is $30,244. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Nelson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 163
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.52
Nelson demographics
- Population
- 381
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nelson ›
Education in Nelson
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Nelson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nelson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Nelson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 381 | $70,625 | $164,200 | $972 |
| Wabasha | 2,587 | $64,514 | $262,300 | $757 |
| Alma | 788 | $58,368 | $177,900 | $725 |
| Pepin | 736 | $54,821 | $209,400 | $844 |
| Kellogg | 513 | $69,792 | $172,800 | $856 |
| Lake City | 5,034 | $72,244 | $238,700 | $871 |
| Durand | 1,731 | $58,820 | $152,400 | $830 |
| Arkansaw | 334 | $75,530 | $127,500 | $933 |
| Buffalo City | 902 | $60,865 | $182,100 | $697 |
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What is the median household income in Nelson, WI?
The median household income in Nelson is $70,625, 9% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $164,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Nelson?
The median gross rent in Nelson is $972 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Nelson, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Nelson?
The median age in Nelson is 38.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Nelson?
The average commute to work in Nelson is 23 minutes; 4.7% 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?
27.6% 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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