Nicholls is a small town of 3,062 in Georgia, with a median household income of $24,500
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nicholls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nicholls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nicholls 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: 83.0
Nicholls's overall cost of living index is 83.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nicholls costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nicholls, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$32,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$579
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nicholls's violent crime rate is 258.8 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
258.8 /100k
Property Crime
873.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nicholls is served primarily by Coffee County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nicholls, GA
National Avg
School District
Coffee County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
1.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nicholls sees average highs of 62.6°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Nicholls's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nicholls roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $32,800 and median rent is $579/month.
Nicholls's violent crime rate is 258.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 873.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nicholls are operated by Coffee County.
The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 1.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nicholls, GA has a population of 3,062, a median household income of $24,500, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Nicholls averages 62.6°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nicholls, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31554.
The population of Nicholls, Georgia is 3,062 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nicholls: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $32,800, median household income $24,500, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nicholls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
