What are the schools like in Nixon, PA?

Nixon is served primarily by Butler Area SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Nixon?

The median household income in Nixon, PA is $124,815 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Nixon, PA?

Nixon has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Nixon, PA affordable or expensive?

Nixon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nixon is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $275,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Nixon, PA?

Crime rate data for Nixon is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Nixon, PA a Good Place to Live?

Nixon is a small town of 1,483 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $124,815 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Nixon stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Nixon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nixon 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: 94.4

Nixon's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nixon costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Nixon, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$275,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,815	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Nixon is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Nixon is served primarily by Butler Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Nixon, PA	National Avg
School District	Butler Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nixon sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 34.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nixon, PA
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	34.9"

Demographics

Metric	Nixon, PA	National Avg
Population	1,483	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oak Hills, PA 3 mi Meadowood, PA 4 mi Connoquenessing, PA 5 mi Meridian, PA 5 mi Butler, PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Nixon

Nixon, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16002

Nixon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nixon, PA affordable or expensive?

Nixon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Nixon roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $275,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Nixon, PA?

Crime data for Nixon is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Nixon?

Public schools in Nixon are operated by Butler Area SD. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 50.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Nixon, PA a good place to live?

Nixon, PA has a population of 1,483, a median household income of $124,815, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Nixon?

Nixon averages 34.3°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 34.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nixon?

Nixon, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16002.

What is the population of Nixon?

The population of Nixon, Pennsylvania is 1,483 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nixon?

Key numbers for living in Nixon: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $275,000, median household income $124,815, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nixon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.