At a Glance
Median Income
$108,750
$55,817 per capita
Home Value
$609,400
Zillow: $524,597
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Nicolaus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nicolaus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nicolaus a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nicolaus residents earn a median household income of $108,750 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,817. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,004 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nicolaus is $609,400 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $524,597. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Nicolaus reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,420/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Nicolaus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nicolaus has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans78.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,750
Per Capita$55,817
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$20,507M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,474
Housing
B+
Home Value$609,400
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$524,597
Housing Units61
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,420/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation32 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 66%
Commute49 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Nicolaus was built in 1974.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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