Living in Nice, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nice · Census data 2020–2024
Nice has 2,569 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $52,014 (48% lower than the California median), the median home value is $172,800, the median rent is $1,293/month.
Nice at a glance
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 44.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $52,014State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $172,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,293/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Nice a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Nice
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nice the median home value is $172,800, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,293 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,434 a month in housing costs.
Nice median household income
The median household income in Nice is $52,014 and the income per person is $35,063. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Nice: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,489
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.16
Nice demographics
- Population
- 2,569
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 1,178
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nice ›
Education in Nice
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Nice have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nice
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Nice vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice | 2,569 | $52,014 | $172,800 | $1,293 |
| Upper Lake | 1,374 | $110,417 | $361,800 | — |
| North Lakeport | 2,995 | $64,125 | $410,300 | $1,758 |
| Lucerne | 3,435 | $56,625 | $243,500 | $1,408 |
| Lakeport | 5,113 | $68,518 | $333,800 | $1,063 |
| Soda Bay | 802 | $81,806 | $358,600 | $1,675 |
| Kelseyville | 4,011 | $45,663 | — | $1,132 |
| Clearlake Oaks | 2,198 | $35,938 | $250,900 | $1,506 |
| Clearlake Riviera | 4,122 | $89,395 | $328,500 | $1,815 |
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What is the median household income in Nice, CA?
The median household income in Nice is $52,014, 48% lower 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 Nice?
The median home value in Nice is $172,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Nice?
The median gross rent in Nice is $1,293 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Nice, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Nice?
The median age in Nice is 44.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Nice?
The average commute to work in Nice is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nice?
The unemployment rate in Nice is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nice?
20.1% of adults in Nice 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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