Living in Nicasio, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nicasio · Census data 2020–2024
Nicasio has 91 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,968,800.
Nicasio is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nicasio at a glance
- Population
- 91
- Median age
- 53.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,968,800State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 87.5%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Nicasio a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 168% higher than the state median; an average commute of 48 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nicasio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nicasio the median home value is $1,968,800, 492% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Nicasio median household income
The median household income in Nicasio is $250,001 and the income per person is $85,704. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Nicasio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 31
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.94
Nicasio demographics
- Population
- 91
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 31
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nicasio ›
Education in Nicasio
87.5% of adults 25 and older in Nicasio have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 33.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nicasio
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.4%
Nicasio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicasio | 91 | $250,001 | $1,968,800 | — |
| Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 1,626 | $130,682 | $939,500 | $2,387 |
| San Geronimo | 583 | $171,932 | $1,175,500 | — |
| Woodacre | 1,627 | $231,953 | $1,071,800 | — |
| Point Reyes Station | 517 | $112,813 | $1,603,200 | $1,898 |
| Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 6,473 | $200,761 | $1,445,600 | $3,501 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,063 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Fairfax | 7,516 | $141,653 | $1,163,600 | $2,367 |
| Novato | 52,546 | $115,736 | $1,032,500 | $2,506 |
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What is the median household income in Nicasio, CA?
The median household income in Nicasio is $250,001, 152% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Nicasio?
The median home value in Nicasio is $1,968,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Nicasio, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 168% higher than the state median; an average commute of 48 minutes.
What is the median age in Nicasio?
The median age in Nicasio is 53.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Nicasio?
The average commute to work in Nicasio is 48 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nicasio?
The unemployment rate in Nicasio is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nicasio?
87.5% of adults in Nicasio have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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