Nelson 61 Average
Nelson Livability #689 ranked city in Minnesota#17,238 ranked city in the USARanks better than 41% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Nelson

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

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      Nelson transportation information

      Statistic Nelson Minnesota National
      Average one way commute16min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.5%78.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.8%8.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%3.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.1%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home5.1%5.3%4.6%
      Source: The Nelson, MN data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).