Cost of Living in Nicholls, GA

Population 3,484 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

26
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Nicholls run well below national norms — a median of $27,297 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $35,000). Around 39% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Nicholls lies roughly 90 miles west of the nearest major metro, Savannah. Median home values run roughly 85% lower than Savannah's $225,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 11
Rent 47

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Nicholls

The median home value in Nicholls is $34,800 — 89% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $617/month, 53% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $27,297/year is 63% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. The climate averages highs of 79.1°F and lows of 55.7°F. Overall, Nicholls has a cost of living index of 26 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 74% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$34,800
89% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$153,886
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$617/mo
53% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
4.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$773
1 BR
$817
2 BR
$984
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR
$1,520
Owner-occupied 60.7%
Renter-occupied 39.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$617
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,231/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.9 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
0

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.3%
Carpooled
9.8%
Walked
1.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 3.4%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$27,297
63% below avg
Per Capita Income
$9,596
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
18% above avg
Poverty Rate
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
8.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 2.3%
Graduate degree 3.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.4
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 41.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
79.1°F
Avg Low
55.7°F
Annual Precip
44.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636773808791939288807265
Low °F 394248536269727267574742
Precip" 3.723.374.172.852.785.345.235.373.802.932.213.03
Snow" 0.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
67%
Good air days/yr
130
Max AQI recorded
191
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Nicholls, GA?

Nicholls has a cost index of 26 (100 = national average). It is 74% below the national average.

What is average rent in Nicholls, GA?

The median gross rent in Nicholls is $617 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Nicholls?

The median home value in Nicholls is $34,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Nicholls?

The median household income in Nicholls is $27,297 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Nicholls, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Nicholls is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Nicholls, GA affordable?

Yes, Nicholls is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 26 — about 74% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Nicholls?

Nicholls has average high temperatures of 79.1°F and average lows of 55.7°F. Annual precipitation is 44.8". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Nicholls at a Glance

Population
3,484
Median Income
$27,297
Home Value
$34,800
Median Rent
$617/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg High Temp
79.1°F
Sales Tax
7.3%
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