Nelson Township, MI
Living in Nelson Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
25
Public Transit
1
Affordability
74
Public Safety
74
Airports
16
Hospitals
82
Colleges
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
21
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nelson Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nelson Township, MI
Our Lady of Consolation School
9 miles, S
Algoma Christian School
12 miles, W
Rockford Christian School
12 miles, S
Grant Christian School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Nelson Township, MI
Kuyper College
17 miles, S
Cornerstone University
20 miles, S
Aquinas College
22 miles, S
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
22 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nelson Township, MI
Spectrum Health United Hospital
12 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
16 miles, NE
Sheridan Community Hospital
21 miles, E
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Nelson Township, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
26 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
38 miles, W
Capital Region International Airport
56 miles, SE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
71 miles, S