At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$28,098 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
Zillow: $186,916
Median Rent
$805/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
3,265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Nicoma Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nicoma Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nicoma Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nicoma Park residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,098. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,295 business establishments, including 2,320 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nicoma Park is $145,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,916. Median rent is $805/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Nicoma Park reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,265/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Nicoma Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nicoma Park has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,512
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density748/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$28,098
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$805
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$186,916
Housing Units1,029
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent161/100K
Property3,265/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault121/100K
Burglary726/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Nicoma Park was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 2,320 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 89 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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