Nicholasville is a small city of 31,352 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $61,832
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nicholasville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nicholasville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nicholasville 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: 93.1
Nicholasville's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nicholasville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nicholasville, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$189,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$980
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,832
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nicholasville's violent crime rate is 112.6 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
112.6 /100k
Property Crime
1497.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nicholasville is served primarily by Jessamine County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nicholasville, KY
National Avg
School District
Jessamine County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nicholasville sees average highs of 44.5°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 51.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Nicholasville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nicholasville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $189,500 and median rent is $980/month.
Nicholasville's violent crime rate is 112.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1497.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nicholasville are operated by Jessamine County.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nicholasville, KY has a population of 31,352, a median household income of $61,832, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Nicholasville averages 44.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.5 inches
with about 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nicholasville, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40356.
The population of Nicholasville, Kentucky is 31,352 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nicholasville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $189,500, median household income $61,832, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nicholasville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
