Living in Nicholson, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nicholson · Census data 2020–2024
Nicholson has 2,335 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $52,147 (33% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $197,800, the median rent is $1,008/month.
Nicholson at a glance
- Population
- 2,335
- Median age
- 33.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $52,147State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $197,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,008/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Nicholson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 11%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Nicholson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nicholson the median home value is $197,800, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,248 a month in housing costs.
Nicholson median household income
The median household income in Nicholson is $52,147 and the income per person is $25,112. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Nicholson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 861
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.00
Nicholson demographics
- Population
- 2,335
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 28.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 779
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nicholson ›
Education in Nicholson
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Nicholson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nicholson
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Nicholson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholson | 2,335 | $52,147 | $197,800 | $1,008 |
| Arcade | 1,704 | $68,375 | $234,600 | $995 |
| Commerce | 8,013 | $60,961 | $239,900 | $1,183 |
| Ila | 526 | $54,375 | $205,300 | $945 |
| Hull | 832 | $43,333 | $260,200 | $1,114 |
| Jefferson | 14,990 | $109,828 | $377,300 | $1,074 |
| Danielsville | 952 | $67,500 | $219,900 | $719 |
| Maysville | 2,086 | $61,495 | $253,400 | $1,284 |
| Winterville | 2,223 | $110,804 | $297,000 | $1,033 |
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What is the median household income in Nicholson, GA?
The median household income in Nicholson is $52,147, 33% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Nicholson?
The median home value in Nicholson is $197,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Nicholson?
The median gross rent in Nicholson is $1,008 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Nicholson, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 11%.
What is the median age in Nicholson?
The median age in Nicholson is 33.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Nicholson?
The average commute to work in Nicholson is 30 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nicholson?
The unemployment rate in Nicholson is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nicholson?
11.7% of adults in Nicholson 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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