Living in Nichols, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nichols · Census data 2020–2024
Nichols has 240 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $40,208 (42% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $81,700.
Nichols is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nichols at a glance
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 47.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $40,208State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $81,700State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Nichols a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Nichols
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nichols the median home value is $81,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Nichols median household income
The median household income in Nichols is $40,208 and the income per person is $24,687. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Nichols: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 29.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.89
Nichols demographics
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 27.1%
- Households
- 127
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nichols ›
Education in Nichols
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Nichols have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nichols
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 95.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Nichols vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols | 240 | $40,208 | $81,700 | — |
| Mullins | 3,914 | $34,908 | $95,300 | $628 |
| Lake View | 679 | $36,563 | $75,700 | $733 |
| Fair Bluff | 695 | $31,389 | $101,400 | $684 |
| Marietta | 106 | $62,500 | $135,700 | $708 |
| Floydale | 312 | $25,602 | $81,300 | — |
| Marion | 6,206 | $30,662 | $137,300 | $651 |
| Newtown | 972 | $42,857 | $60,600 | $978 |
| Aynor | 1,112 | $73,984 | $255,700 | $1,160 |
More for people moving to Nichols
Nichols ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Nichols: FAQ
What is the median household income in Nichols, SC?
The median household income in Nichols is $40,208, 42% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Nichols?
The median home value in Nichols is $81,700, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is Nichols, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in Nichols?
The median age in Nichols is 47.2 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Nichols?
The average commute to work in Nichols is 31 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nichols?
The unemployment rate in Nichols is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nichols?
8.8% of adults in Nichols 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.
Last updated: