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Nelsonville, New York

Village · Population 631 · #490 in New York
Nelsonville, New York

Nelsonville is a village located in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 624 at the time of the 2020 census..

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About Nelsonville

Nelsonville is a tiny community in southeastern New York with an estimated population of 631.

Officially, Nelsonville is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.03 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 613 residents per square mile.

📰 Nelsonville News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Nelsonville Unique

  • Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Nelsonville

  • Juanita's Kitchen — mexican
  • Round Up

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Magazzino · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nelsonville

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)631
Rank in state#490 of 595
Land area1.03 sq mi
Density613/sq mi
Coordinates41.4295, -73.9499

🗺️ Map of Nelsonville