At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$31,919 per capita
Home Value
$137,900
Zillow: $158,041
Median Rent
$825/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
15.0% smoking rate
How Nichols Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nichols's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nichols a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nichols residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,919. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nichols is $137,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,041. Median rent is $825/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.9% of adults in Nichols hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nichols has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population612
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$31,919
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,900
Rent$825
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$158,041
Housing Units265
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,676/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation786 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Nichols was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.