At a Glance
Median Income
$101,250
$49,316 per capita
Home Value
$423,500
Zillow: $524,597
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
12.8% smoking rate
How East Nicolaus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Nicolaus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Nicolaus a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Nicolaus residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,316. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,004 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Nicolaus is $423,500 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $524,597. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
26.8% of adults in East Nicolaus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Nicolaus has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population138
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$49,316
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$20,507M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,474
Housing
A
Home Value$423,500
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$524,597
Housing Units79
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 66%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in East Nicolaus was built in 1972.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.