Housing in Nelson, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Redfin — January 2025Median Sale Price
$84,000
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$64
Days on Market
95
Active Inventory
N/A
Price Trends
Source: RedfinMarket Competitiveness
Source: RedfinSold Above List
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.9%
Buyer's market
Market Activity
Source: RedfinHomes Sold
1
Price Per Square Foot
Source: RedfinMedian Sale $/SF
$64
Nelson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Nelson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Rent Burden
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$71,300
Median Rent
$600
Total Housing Units
61
Vacancy Rate
16.4%
Owner Occupied
84.3%
Renter Occupied
15.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,107
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$450
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Nelson, IL is $84,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 95 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $64. The median rent is $600 per month (Census ACS). About 84.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1947. There are 61 total housing units.