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MN area data

Nelson, MN

Nelson, MN.

Population: 737 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
31.0°F

Amenities

Nearest airport
Chandler Field (AXN) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chandler Field (AXN) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$2,231
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,866
Average weekly wage
$1,062
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
191

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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