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Nelsonville, New York houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Nelsonville, NY (Putnam County) — Census median home value $577,200, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Nelsonville houses and the broader area.
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Nelsonville, NY is in Putnam County, New York — this guide covers houses in Nelsonville and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 714, with a median household income of $133,125. Census data puts Nelsonville houses at a median value of $577,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Putnam County's current median listing price runs $649,750, roughly flat over the past year.
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Market overview
Nelsonville housing market
Nelsonville is in Putnam County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Nelsonville and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$577,200
Population (Census ACS)
714
Median household income
$133,125
County price trend (2025)
3.7% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Nelsonville market snapshot
Population
714
County
Putnam County
Median Household Income
$133,125
Median Home Value (city)
$577,200
Median Listing Price (Putnam County)
$649,750
Median Gross Rent
$1,855/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Nelsonville's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $577,200. Separately, Putnam County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $649,750. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Putnam County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.7% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Nelsonville has an estimated population of 714 and a median household income of $133,125, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Nelsonville's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Putnam County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Nelsonville.
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Nearby communities include Cold Spring, Mahopac, Carmel, Lake Carmel, Brewster Heights, Brewster, Brewster Hill, Peach Lake, Putnam Lake.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Cornwall-on-Hudson (~3.4 mi), Firthcliffe (~4.4 mi), Highland Falls (~4.6 mi), New Windsor (~5.1 mi), Beacon (~5.2 mi), Vails Gate (~5.7 mi), West Point (~6.0 mi), Newburgh (~6.2 mi), Fort Montgomery (~6.3 mi), Fishkill (~7.8 mi), Balmville (~7.8 mi), Salisbury Mills (~8.1 mi), Merritt Park (~8.5 mi), Beaver Dam Lake (~9.1 mi), Lake Mohegan (~9.3 mi), Shrub Oak (~9.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Nelsonville data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
714
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$577,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$133,125
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,855
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.7%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$649,750
Census place type
village
County
Putnam County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.03 sq mi
Census GEOID
3649781
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Nelsonville
Schools
MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT — 6 schools, 3,840 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Putnam addresses may be served by MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Nelsonville FAQ
What are houses worth in Nelsonville, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Nelsonville at $577,200. Putnam County's current median listing price runs $649,750, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Nelsonville, NY?
For owner-occupied houses in Nelsonville, Census ACS data shows a median value of $577,200. Active listing prices in Putnam County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Nelsonville, NY?
Nelsonville houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Putnam County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Nelsonville, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Nelsonville's population at approximately 714.
What's the median rent in Nelsonville, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Nelsonville at approximately $1,855 per month.
What is the median household income in Nelsonville, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Nelsonville at approximately $133,125.
Is the Nelsonville housing market growing?
Putnam County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.7% annual change in 2025.
Is Nelsonville, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Nelsonville's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Nelsonville, NY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Nelsonville addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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