Nicholson, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,899 Population 480/sq mi density
$44,956 Median Income $22,909 per capita
$178,900 Home Value $345,476 Zillow
$1,048 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,956 median income, 16.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$178,900 home value, $1,048/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Nicholson, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,956
40% below
$22,909 per capita
Home Value
$178,900
37% below
Zillow: $345,476
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
10% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
358% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Nicholson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
63%
Rent
90%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
458%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nicholson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nicholson residents earn a median household income of $44,956 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,909. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nicholson is $178,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,476. Median rent is $1,048/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Education

10.2% of adults in Nicholson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nicholson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,899
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,956
Per Capita$22,909
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$6,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A
Home Value$178,900
Rent$1,048
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$345,476
Housing Units774
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation797 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Nicholson was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.