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Nicholson, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County
Nicholson, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Nicholson a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Nicholson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 729/100K.
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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.