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Nelson Park

Decatur, IL

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

389
Population
$57,341
Median Income
$39,883
Median Home Value
44.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 151
Robbery 55
Burglary 110
Larceny/Theft 134
Vehicle Theft 124

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$39,883
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
65.2%
Renter Occupied
34.8%
Vacant
14.1%

Cost of Living

18% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +18%
🛒 Food & Groceries +15%
🚗 Transportation +16%
🏥 Healthcare +14%
💡 Utilities +17%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

23.6%
High School+
26.4%
Bachelor's+
8.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
80.4%
Black/African American
13.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
1.6%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
35° / 18°F
Summer (Jul)
88° / 65°F
🌧️
39.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
24.0"
Annual Snow

About Nelson Park

Nelson Park is a neighborhood located in Decatur, IL. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 389 residents with a median household income of $57,341 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities