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Nichols, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Marion County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
195
Population
146/sq mi density
$46,471
Median Income
$26,490 per capita
$72,500
Home Value
$182,971 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,471 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,500
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
87.2%
33% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
163
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$182,971
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.2%
Owner-Occupied
12.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
87.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $182,971 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 163 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |