Nice, CA

Full City Profile · California · Lake County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,517 Population 1,455/sq mi density
$70,274 Median Income $35,379 per capita
$173,100 Home Value $220,198 Zillow
$1,328 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,274 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,100 home value, $1,328/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nice, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,274
6% below
$35,379 per capita
Home Value
$173,100
39% below
Zillow: $220,198
Median Rent
$1,328/mo
14% above
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Nice Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
61%
Rent
114%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nice a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nice residents earn a median household income of $70,274 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,379. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,657 business establishments, including 147 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nice is $173,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,198. Median rent is $1,328/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

17.9% of adults in Nice hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nice has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population2,517
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,455/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,274
Per Capita$35,379
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$2,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,100
Rent$1,328
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$220,198
Housing Units1,585
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,237/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,489 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Nice was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.