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Nicholson, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,523
Population
418/sq mi density
$46,468
Median Income
$24,731 per capita
$98,500
Home Value
$190,590 Zillow
$852
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
686
Violent Crime/100K
5,133 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,468 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,500 home value, $852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$98,500
65% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,262
Median year built: 1995
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$98,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$190,590
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median List Price
$177,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.9%
Owner-Occupied
29.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$852/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
42 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$130
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1995
Average age of housing stock: 31 years
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $98,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,590 |
| Median Sale Price | $200,000 |
| Median List Price | $177,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $130 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $852 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
| Days on Market | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $130 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,262 |
| Median Year Built | 1995 |
| Rent Burden | 24.1% |