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

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$178,900
37% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.2%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
774
Median year built: 1998

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$178,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$345,476
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

68.2%
Owner-Occupied
31.8%
Renter-Occupied
68%
32%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent: $1,048/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1998
Average age of housing stock: 28 years
Homeownership Rate
68.2%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$178,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$345,476

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,048
FMR Studio$979
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,023
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,203
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,524
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,775

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied68.2%
Renter-Occupied31.8%
Homeownership Rate68.2%
Total Housing Units774
Median Year Built1998
Rent Burden27.6%