At a Glance
Median Income
$66,111
$27,963 per capita
Home Value
$185,900
Zillow: $250,205
Median Rent
$729/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nicholson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 $66,111 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,963. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nicholson is $185,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,205. Median rent is $729/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
21.2% of adults in Nicholson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nicholson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Data Overview
People
Population628
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density541/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,111
Per Capita$27,963
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,900
Rent$729
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$250,205
Housing Units316
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation1,005 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Nicholson was founded in 1875.
The median home in Nicholson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.