What are the schools like in Nicasio, CA?

Nicasio is served primarily by Nicasio. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Nicasio?

The median household income in Nicasio, CA is $210,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Nicasio, CA?

Nicasio has an average high temperature of 56.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches.

Nicasio, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Nicasio, CA affordable or expensive?

Nicasio's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nicasio is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,895,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Nicasio, CA?

Nicasio has a violent crime rate of 216.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1170.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nicasio, CA a Good Place to Live?

Nicasio is a small town of 83 in California, with a median household income of $210,833 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Nicasio stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nicasio is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nicasio city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Nicasio's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nicasio costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Nicasio, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,895,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$210,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nicasio's violent crime rate is 216.4 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

216.4 /100k

Property Crime

1170.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Nicasio is served primarily by Nicasio. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Nicasio, CA	National Avg
School District	Nicasio	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	83.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nicasio sees average highs of 56.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Nicasio, CA
Average High — January	56.9°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	43.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Nicasio, CA	National Avg
Population	83	—
Median Age	56.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	58.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA 3 mi San Geronimo, CA 4 mi Woodacre, CA 5 mi Point Reyes Station, CA 6 mi Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Nicasio

Nicasio, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94946

Nicasio vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicasio, CA affordable or expensive?

Nicasio's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Nicasio roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,895,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Nicasio, CA?

Nicasio's violent crime rate is 216.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1170.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nicasio?

Public schools in Nicasio are operated by Nicasio. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 83.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Nicasio, CA a good place to live?

Nicasio, CA has a population of 83, a median household income of $210,833, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Nicasio?

Nicasio averages 56.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nicasio?

Nicasio, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94946.

What is the population of Nicasio?

The population of Nicasio, California is 83 with a median age of 56.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nicasio?

Key numbers for living in Nicasio: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $1,895,800, median household income $210,833, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nicasio side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.