Very AffordableSafer than AverageNelsonville-York City
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Nelsonville is a small town of 4,269 in Ohio, with a median household income of $37,639
and a 13.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nelsonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nelsonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nelsonville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.2
Nelsonville's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nelsonville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nelsonville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$713
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
42.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,639
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Nelsonville's violent crime rate is 155.8 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.8 /100k
Property Crime
2560.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nelsonville is served primarily by Nelsonville-York City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nelsonville, OH
National Avg
School District
Nelsonville-York City
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nelsonville sees average highs of 39.0°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Nelsonville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nelsonville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,000 and median rent is $713/month.
Nelsonville's violent crime rate is 155.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2560.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nelsonville are operated by Nelsonville-York City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nelsonville, OH has a population of 4,269, a median household income of $37,639, and an unemployment rate of 13.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Nelsonville averages 39.0°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nelsonville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45764.
The population of Nelsonville, Ohio is 4,269 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nelsonville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $91,000, median household income $37,639, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nelsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
