Living in Nicolaus, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nicolaus · Census data 2020–2024
Nicolaus has 102 residents with a median age of 62.3. The median home value is $496,400.
Nicolaus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nicolaus at a glance
- Population
- 102
- Median age
- 62.3State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $496,400State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Nicolaus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Nicolaus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nicolaus the median home value is $496,400, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,625 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Nicolaus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 70
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.00
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nicolaus has many vacation and second homes.
Nicolaus demographics
- Population
- 102
- Median age
- 62.3
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 37.3%
- Households
- 48
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nicolaus ›
Education in Nicolaus
48.2% of adults 25 and older in Nicolaus have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 24.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nicolaus
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Nicolaus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolaus | 102 | — | $496,400 | — |
| Trowbridge | 243 | $130,000 | $621,700 | — |
| Rio Oso | 437 | $111,250 | $441,800 | $1,625 |
| Plumas Lake | 9,418 | $120,408 | $555,300 | $2,302 |
| Robbins | 210 | $93,375 | $393,800 | — |
| Knights Landing | 1,099 | $49,458 | $431,100 | — |
| Olivehurst | 18,444 | $83,214 | $384,500 | $1,326 |
| Sheridan | 1,183 | $95,652 | $465,300 | $1,835 |
| Wheatland | 3,876 | $83,452 | $429,200 | $1,264 |
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What is the average home price in Nicolaus?
The median home value in Nicolaus is $496,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Nicolaus, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Nicolaus?
The median age in Nicolaus is 62.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Nicolaus?
The average commute to work in Nicolaus is 27 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nicolaus?
The unemployment rate in Nicolaus is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nicolaus?
48.2% of adults in Nicolaus 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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