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Nelson
  • Town in Georgia
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Nelson

#11 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Atlanta Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C
    Nelson is a town in Georgia with a population of 965. Nelson is in Pickens County. Living in Nelson offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Nelson and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Nelson are highly rated.
    About Nelson...
    Population
    965
    Town near
    Atlanta
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $190,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $938
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      75.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      227.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      454.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      75.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      6%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      11%
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    Working in Nelson

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,156
    National
    $69,021
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