Nichols Hills, OK

Oklahoma · Metropolitan Area

Nichols Hills is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 3,838. Residents earn $203,750 per year, which is 171% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,838 Population 1,948/sq mi density
$203,750 Median Income $138,658 per capita
$855,300 Home Value $964,071 Zillow
$1,444 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
51 Violent Crime/100K 1,338 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$203,750 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$855,300 home value, $1,444/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $203,750
171% higher than US avg
Home Value $855,300
203% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 51/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 73.8%
119% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,444
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Nichols Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,838
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,948/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$203,750
Per Capita$138,658
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$73,735M
Commute14 min

Housing

A
Home Value$855,300
Rent$1,444
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$964,071

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property1,338/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary283/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation1,191 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.8%
High School+99.7%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute14 min
Libraries19

Is Nichols Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nichols Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Nichols Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nichols Hills is $203,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 171% above $75,149. This places Nichols Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nichols Hills is $855,300, making it a premium housing market at 203% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,444 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Nichols Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,338 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.

Education

Nichols Hills is a highly educated community — 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Nichols Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Nichols Hills has a population of 3,838 with a density of 1,948 people per square mile. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 6.3% Hispanic.

Population

3,838
Total Population
1,948
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Nichols Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Nichols Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nichols Hills is $203,750, which is 171% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Nichols Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$203,750
171% above US avg
Per Capita Income$138,658
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
IRS Avg AGI$84,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)33,295
County GDP$73,735M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,320
Healthcare3,238
Retail2,979
Manufacturing664

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,738
64% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.6 min
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Nichols Hills is $855,300, 203% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,444 (24% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $964,071.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$855,300
203% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$964,071
Median List Price$1,350,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,350,000
$/Sq Ft$245
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops29.0%
Inventory31

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,444
24% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$744
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$995
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,501

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,738
64% above US avg
Effective Rate0.67%
In Nichols Hills, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 17.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Nichols Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Checkup Rate78.1%
Premature Death10,807/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access93.8%
Healthcare Facilities3,238
Nichols Hills has a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,338 per 100,000 (32% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Nichols Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent51.5/100K
86% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery51.5/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,337.8/100K
32% below US avg
Burglary283.0/100K
Theft1,003.3/100K
Vehicle Theft51.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)89
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Nichols Hills has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.7 inches
19% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,948/sq mi
Coordinates35.5464°N, 97.5433°W
County FIPS40109
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 73.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (119% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.7%
D 48%

Winner: Republican by 1.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+73.8%
119% above US avg
High School+99.7%
School Test Score5.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,948/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities3,238
Restaurants2,320
Retail Stores2,979

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)89
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.6 min
Work from Home11.0%

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