Best Places to Live in Nelsonville, Ohio

Nelsonville, OH is a wonderful small town nestled in the beautiful Appalachian foothills. It has a thriving arts and culture scene, complete with an independent art gallery and several music venues. The local parks are great for outdoor recreation, and downtown Nelsonville provides plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The community is very close-knit and friendly, making it a great place to live. There's also easy access to larger cities like Athens and Columbus for additional amenities or employment opportunities. All in all, Nelsonville is an idyllic small town that offers the perfect balance of rural charm and modern amenities.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Nelsonville is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Nelsonville jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Nelsonville's cost of living is 31.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Nelsonville's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Nelsonville, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Athens county remained strongly Democratic, 56.6% to 41.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Nelsonville's population is 4,319 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 4.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Nelsonville is Real Estate: $89,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.0%.

SCHOOLS

Nelsonville public schools spend $10,464 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15 students per teacher in Nelsonville. More Education

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Housing Market in Nelsonville

It's a good time to buy in Nelsonville. Home Appreciation is up 11.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Nelsonville is $89,000.

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