Nicholson is a small town of 2,067 in Georgia, with a median household income of $50,000
and a 12.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nicholson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nicholson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nicholson 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: 94.2
Nicholson's overall cost of living index is 94.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nicholson costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nicholson, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,023
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nicholson's violent crime rate is 98.7 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
98.7 /100k
Property Crime
900.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Nicholson, GA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nicholson sees average highs of 52.4°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 51.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Nicholson's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nicholson roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,200 and median rent is $1,023/month.
Nicholson's violent crime rate is 98.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 900.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Nicholson, GA has a population of 2,067, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 12.2%.
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.
Nicholson averages 52.4°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.5 inches
with about 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nicholson, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30565.
The population of Nicholson, Georgia is 2,067 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nicholson: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $128,200, median household income $50,000, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nicholson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.