Nelson Township, MI

Living in Nelson Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 27
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Schools 21
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Residents

5.1k Population +403 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate40%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$79k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office16%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$533 Median Monthly Rent +$208 (2010–19)
86% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas29%
Utility gas47%
Wood17%

Crime

Violent Crime in Nelson Township

United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46

Property Crime in Nelson Township

United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 19
Feb 25 2 13
Mar 33 2 7
Apr 46 3 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 66 3 0
Jul 70 3 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 38 3 4
Dec 28 2 17

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Nelson Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Nelson Township, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Nelson Township, MI

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Kuyper College
17 miles, S
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Aquinas College
22 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Nelson Township, MI

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Airports

Airports near Nelson Township, MI

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