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Nelson, North Dakota: Median Home Price, Schools & Crime by Town

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Nelson, North Dakota, town by town. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Nelson, North Dakota, the median home price is $148,902; median household income is $67,193; the population is 3,016; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 62.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.6 minutes.

Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

Nelson at a glance

Population

3,016

Median Household Income

$67,193

Typical Home Value

$148,902

School District Rating

6.6

Violent Crime Rate

62.5

Avg Commute Time

19.6

About Nelson

Nelson has a population of 3,016. The median home value is $148,902, 49% below the North Dakota median. Median household income is $67,193 (12% below the North Dakota median). The most populated towns are Lakota, McVille, and Michigan.

Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.

Towns in Nelson

34 towns, by population.

Nelson at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Nelson?
Nelson has a population of 3,016 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Nelson?
The median home value in Nelson is $148,902. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
What is the median household income in Nelson?
Median household income in Nelson is $67,193 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What state is Nelson in?
Nelson is in North Dakota.
How many towns are in Nelson?
Nelson contains 34 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

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